Troops Eliminate 10 Boko Haram Fighters in Border Clash

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have neutralized 10 Boko Haram insurgents during a fierce confrontation near the Nigeria–Cameroon border.

The clash took place along the Rann–Gamboru Ngala axis, a known corridor for terrorist activity in the Lake Chad region. According to Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, the successful raid was part of a coordinated effort to root out lingering elements of Boko Haram and ISWAP from border communities.

Acting on precise intelligence, the combined forces launched an assault on a terrorist enclave nestled between Rann and Gamboru. The ensuing firefight led to the deaths of 10 militants, who were overpowered by the superior firepower of the joint military team.

Troops recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition, including anti-aircraft rounds, at the scene. The military is currently analyzing the arms while follow-up operations continue to pursue fleeing fighters and uncover hidden terrorist camps in the area.

General Kangye noted that the mission aligns with a broader push to secure the southern Lake Chad region and disrupt terrorist mobility across borders. He reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ dedication—alongside MNJTF and allied forces—to sustaining pressure on insurgent groups until all threats in Northern Borno and surrounding areas are neutralized.