Troops kill over 30 terrorists in Borno, Plateau raids

The Nigerian military's sustained offensive operations, codenamed Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Enduring Peace, are yielding significant results against terrorist and bandit elements across the North-East and Plateau State. The successful neutralization of over 30 insurgents in Borno State, coupled with the destruction of their logistics and mobility assets, demonstrates a potent capability to degrade enemy networks.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in sustained offensive operations conducted on the night of 21/22 April 2026, delivered devastating precision air strikes that dismantled ISWAP terrorist logistics networks along the Lake Chad waterways around the Kaniram Island axis in Northern Borno State.

From our vantage point at The Punch, these operations are crucial in restoring security and stability to regions plagued by insurgency and criminal activity. The precision air strikes targeting terrorist logistics hubs along the Lake Chad waterways, based on credible intelligence, highlight the evolving effectiveness of our armed forces. The confirmation of mass burial activities by ISWAP elements in the Mallam Fatori axis further attests to the impact of these operations on the enemy.

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Real-time ISR enabled rapid follow-on strikes on fleeing and regrouping elements within nearby vegetation, leading to the neutralisation of over 30 terrorists.

While the successes in Borno are encouraging, the concurrent security challenges in Plateau, where troops neutralized gunmen but civilians also fell victim to banditry, underscore the multifaceted nature of insecurity in Nigeria. The commitment to continued offensives across the country signals a resolute stance against all forms of violent extremism and criminality. These efforts are vital not only for protecting lives and property but also for creating an environment conducive to national development and peace.

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In a targeted strike against criminal elements operating within the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, troops of Operation Enduring Peace have successfully executed a coordinated ambush on the evening of Tuesday, 21 April 2026.