Joint Task Force North East Achieves Successes Against Terrorist Groups

The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has indeed achieved significant successes against Boko Haram, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno and Yobe States. Here are some key highlights:
Recent Operations: On August 22, 2025, troops from the 21 Special Armoured Brigade repelled a large-scale night attack on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kumshe, Borno State, killing over 20 terrorists and recovering several weapons.
Neutralization of Terrorists: On August 23, 2025, Sector 2 troops, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), conducted a long-range tactical operation around Ndoksa, near Buni Gari in Yobe State, neutralizing additional terrorists and recovering one AK-47 rifle and two motorcycles.
Recovery of Arms: The operations have resulted in the recovery of various arms, including AK-47 rifles, Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, and motorcycles.
Disruption of Terrorist Logistics: The coordinated offensives have denied the terrorists freedom of movement, degraded their firepower, and disrupted their logistics network within the region.
Military Commendation: The military high command has commended the troops for their exceptional performance and urged them to maintain the momentum of their offensive actions.

These successes demonstrate the effectiveness of the OPHK’s counter-terrorism operations in the region.