Troops foil infiltration attempt, neutralize 10 insurgents in Borno ambush

Troops foil Infiltration attempt, neutralize 10 insurgents in Borno ambush

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded another operational success in Borno State, neutralizing 10 insurgents and recovering a cache of arms and equipment during a night ambush along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis.

The encounter, which occurred on 25 October 2025, came just days after troops neutralized over 50 terrorists around the Katarko axis. According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, the latest operation was executed by Sector 1 troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade.

The insurgents were intercepted while attempting to infiltrate Gamboru Ngala from the Flatari axis. Their movement was disrupted during a coordinated night raid, forcing them to divert toward Dikwa, where they ran into another ambush along the Dikwa–Marte road.

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“At approximately 23:50 hours, troops manning a pre-established ambush position identified and engaged the hostile elements with heavy and accurate suppressive fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray,” the statement read.

A follow-up clearance operation at first light confirmed the neutralization of 10 insurgents. Troops recovered five AK-47 rifles, one PKT machine gun, three locally made dane guns, two fabricated pistols, five loaded AK-47 magazines, and a large quantity of linked 7.62mm ammunition. Other items recovered included boxes of cartridges, two motorcycles, two bicycles, a radio set, and personal effects such as a dane gun barrel, water flask, raincoat, blanket, and charms.

The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and tactical precision, describing the operation as a testament to the sustained momentum of counter-insurgency efforts in the North East. It reiterated its commitment to safeguarding civilians and restoring peace and stability in the region.

Troops foil Infiltration attempt, neutralize 10 insurgents in Borno ambush