Eight terrorists killed, two arrested as troops foil attacks on military bases
Eight terrorists were killed and two logistics suppliers arrested after troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled multiple attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram, Borno State.
Eight terrorists were killed and two logistics suppliers arrested after troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled multiple attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram, Borno State.
The Media Information Officer of Operation Hadi Kai, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, who revealed this in a statement on Sunday, said the attacks were launched in the late hours of February 28 and early hours of March 2.
According to him, the attacks underscore the growing desperation of terrorist elements facing sustained pressure on their enclaves, logistics corridors, and leadership structures.
He said: “While the attack on Gajigana was successfully thwarted by troops maintaining full control of their position, the encounters at Mayanti and Gajiram resulted in significant terrorist casualties and the recovery of substantial combat equipment.
“On 28 February 2026, FOB Mayanti came under heavy attack by a large number of terrorists. Gallant troops held firm despite intense enemy fire, as reinforcements fought through ambush and IED threats to rout the attackers.
“Exploitation confirmed five terrorist corpses and the recovery of three PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, two RPG-7 tubes, four AK-47 rifles, two FN rifles, three RPG bombs and large quantities of 7.62mm ammunition, with blood trails indicating additional casualties. Sadly, an officer paid the supreme price.”
Uba said that at about 1:15am on March 1, terrorists armed with PKT guns, RPGs and armed drones attacked FOB Gajiram but were repelled by “determined” troops supported by air assets.
According to him, three terrorist bodies were recovered along the withdrawal route, alongside four AK-47 rifles, five anti-tank bombs, three locally fabricated mortar bombs, one armed drone, six fully loaded 7.62mm NATO magazines, specialised ammunition, poisoned arrows and other items.
He added that one wounded soldier was airlifted by a Nigerian Army Aviation helicopter for advanced medical care.
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Uba said troops under Sector 2 engaged terrorists at Kayawa Village, forcing them to flee and abandon a tricycle, three motorcycles and five bicycles.
He added that troops also destroyed identified life-support structures, arrested two confessed ISWAP logistics suppliers and recovered drugs and medical consumables used to treat wounded terrorists.
“Additionally, during an ambush around Bulturam Corner and Dadingel in Gujba LGA, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bicycle and other sundry items.
“All locations remain firmly under their own control, and the scale of recoveries and confirmed enemy losses further underscores the degrading combat capacity of ISWAP elements,” he said.
