Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across the theatre under Operation DESERT SANITY V, recording notable successes in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, including the neutralisation of terrorists, arrest of suspects, and the surrender of a terrorist member.
The development was disclosed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, who noted that the operations form part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace in the region.
In a coordinated operation alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), OPHK troops engaged terrorists moving from Yale towards the Sambisa Forest axis. During the encounter, four terrorists were neutralised, while troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition, along with food items suspected to be part of terrorist logistics. The troops returned safely to base without casualties.
The military also reported that sustained operations across key routes such as Dambboa–Maiduguri, Dambboa–Gwoza, and the Goniri axis effectively disrupted terrorist movements and denied them freedom of action along critical infiltration corridors.
In a separate development, troops deployed at Kanama arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators during a stop-and-search operation. The suspects were found with clothing and personal items believed to be linked to logistics support for terrorist groups. Preliminary investigations further uncovered incriminating digital materials suggesting possible ties to terrorist elements. They are currently in custody for further investigation.
Additionally, troops recorded the surrender of a suspected member of Boko Haram/ISWAP at a checkpoint in Kukawa Local Government Area. The individual claimed he was abducted earlier in the year and forced to join the group. He is presently undergoing profiling and further interrogation.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its commitment to restoring lasting peace, security, and economic stability in the North-East, urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies. The Military High Command also commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience, encouraging them to sustain the current operational momentum.
