Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 15 terrorists in a precision air strike north-west of Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.\n<\/p>\n
The Nigerian Army said the terrorists were neutralised during an operation conducted at about 11:50 pm on October 23, 2026.\n<\/p>\n
The Acting Military Information Officer of the Northeast Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n
Goni said the operation followed credible intelligence and confirmed sightings of terrorist movements in the Pulka area.<\/p>\n
The statement read, \u201cThe Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded another operational success with the neutralisation of 15 terrorists in a precision air strike north-west of Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe operation was conducted at about 11:50 p.m. on 23 October 2026, following credible intelligence and confirmed sightings of terrorist movements in the general area of Pulka.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
According to Goni, the air strike was followed by ground operations to exploit the area and consolidate the operational gains.<\/p>\n
He said the engagement demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-driven targeting and coordinated military action in disrupting terrorist movements and degrading their operational capabilities. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt also reflects the unwavering commitment of Operation HADIN KAI to denying terrorist groups freedom of action and preventing them from threatening communities within the theatre,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n
Goni said the operation formed part of the sustained offensive operations by troops, supported by intelligence gathering and the coordinated deployment of available military capabilities.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough these efforts, the Theatre Command continues to maintain pressure on terrorist elements, disrupt their activities and strengthen the security environment across the North East,\u201d he stated.\n<\/p>\n
He assured the public that Operation Hadin Kai remained committed to defeating terrorism and insurgency, protecting law-abiding citizens and creating conditions for the restoration of normalcy and socio-economic activities in affected communities.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Theatre Command reassures the public that troops will sustain the momentum of ongoing operations with vigilance, determination and professionalism,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
Goni urged members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe continued partnership between the military and the civilian population remains essential to consolidating operational gains and achieving lasting peace and security across the North East,\u201d he said.\n <\/p>\n
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