In another decisive strike against insurgency in the Northeast, troops of the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed 17 suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during clearance operations in Borno State.
Papers News reports that the sustained military offensive has covered parts of Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri, and Biu Local Government Areas in Borno, extending to Michika in Adamawa State.
In a press statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, Captain Reuben Kovangiya on behalf of the Theatre Commander North East Joint Task Force OPHK, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar on Monday said, “In continued determination to deny Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists freedom to operate, the troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), bolstered by close air support from the Air Component OPHK and Civilian Joint Task Force, have sustained series of offensive operations across the North East theatre of Operations from 23 July – 2 August 2025.