Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI, successfully ambushed a Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics convoy in Borno State, Nigeria, killing 21 terrorists during coordinated operations in Sojiri and Kayamla communities. Okay News reports.
The Nigerian Army stated in a post on its official X handle on Sunday that the operation was based on credible intelligence indicating that over 100 Boko Haram insurgents had gathered in the area to launch attacks on nearby communities and transport supplies to their strongholds.
“Acting on this intelligence, troops, working in close synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, swiftly mobilised to intercept the terrorists. Contact was made at about 1200 hours as the terrorists advanced.
“The troops immediately engaged the enemy in a fierce and sustained firefight.
During the encounter, the terrorists attempted a rear-flanking attack on the troops, which was effectively thwarted as troops responded with superior firepower, dominating the engagement.
“Subsequent aggressive exploitation deep into the forest confirmed the neutralisation of 21 terrorists, with several others believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds,” the statement added.
Items recovered from the terrorists included bicycles, assorted food items, drugs and medical supplies, detergents, clothing materials, bicycle tyres, torchlights, assorted weapons of different calibres, and ammunition.
The Army emphasized that follow-on operations were ongoing to ascertain additional enemy casualties and recover more materials. Troops involved were reported to be in high morale, with operational effectiveness described as strong and unwavering.
The statement highlighted the importance of intelligence-driven joint security operations in disrupting terrorist logistics networks and degrading their operational capabilities in the northeast region of Nigeria.
Separately, the Nigerian Army had previously uncovered an improvised explosive device along the Damboa–Komala Road and arrested two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Kirawa, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. These successes were recorded between December 17 and December 19, 2025, according to Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai.
