Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue 3 children in Borno
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The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. During exploitation, five terrorists were neutralised.
Nigerian troops killed five terrorists and rescue three abducted children
in a sustained aggressive offensive in different operations in Borno State on between 20th and 2st February 2026.
The Nigerian Army revealed this in a statement on its social media handles on Monday
The statement was signed by the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.
According to the statement, in a major encounter, troops of Sector-one, while on fighting patrol made contact with suspected JAS/ISWAP terrorists around Sabsawa village in Borno State.
“The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. During exploitation, five terrorists were neutralised.
The statement also indicated that troops of OPHK, under Sector 1 , deployed at Ngurosoye rescued three abducted children during a perimeter patrol in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
“Preliminary investigation revealed the victims were abducted about two months ago along the Gubio axis by suspected terrorists before being moved to Bula-Daloye.
“The children have been handed over to the Nigeria Police for further necessary action.
Uba said OPHK troops conducted offensive operations in collaboration with hybrid forces, vigilantes, and hunters which denied terrorists freedom of action.
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