Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East, have successfully twarted multiple terrorist attacks and neutralized key threats in the North East of Nigeria between October 25–31, 2025.
The attacks, which occurred across several locations in Borno and Adamawa States, included an attempted suicide bombing in Kukawa, an ambush in the Gwoza–Limankara area and the interception of terrorist logistics networks. It is important to state that troops have stood firm, executed swift responses, and thwarted enemy advances, all while safeguarding civilians and maintaining operational efficiency.
On October 25, troops foiled terrorists’ attempt to force their way into Kukawa Town using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). The troops engaged the VBIED with RPG fire, which bounced off its armored surface. The vehicle was eventually neutralized by a T-55 tank, preventing a catastrophic attack. The attackers fled after sustained fire. A 10-year-old civilian girl sustained minor injuries and was treated at a medical facility.
Troops, in cooperation with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), discovered and safely disposed of three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the Dikwa–Ajiri axis and surrounding areas, averting potential sabotage on major supply routes.
