Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by suspected ISWAP terrorists across parts of Borno State, forcing the insurgents to retreat after fierce engagements.
The failed attacks occurred in the early hours of Friday, 10 July 2026, between 12:20 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., when the terrorists attempted to infiltrate Muna Garage, Shuwari Village and the Ajilari Cross axis in a bid to gain access into Maiduguri metropolis.
Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said troops detected the advancing terrorists through established early warning mechanisms and engaged them from multiple directions with effective firepower, frustrating all infiltration attempts.
He added that troops also repelled separate infiltration attempts at Miringa and Dutsen Kura in Buratai.
During the pursuit of the fleeing terrorists at Miringa, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). However, no casualties were recorded among the troops, and the operational situation remains stable.
According to the military, the terrorists, overwhelmed by the troops’ swift tactical response, abandoned their mission and retreated in disarray across all operational axes.
Troops are currently conducting clearance and exploitation operations to pursue the fleeing insurgents, consolidate operational gains, dominate the affected areas and prevent further threats to surrounding communities.
Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorist groups in the North East while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.