Troops conducted a major operation in Kogi State. Soldiers from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army destroyed a terrorist camp linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu. The action occurred under Operation IGBO IDANU I. Additionally forces recovered arms and ammunition from the site.
Recovery of Weapons
The operation yielded significant items. Troops seized various weapons during the raid. Security forces overran the camp successfully. Meanwhile the camp served as a base for suspected kingpins.
Ambush in Borno State
Troops ambushed terrorists in Borno State. Forces from the Joint Task Force North-East under Operation Hadin Kai neutralized 16 suspected terrorists. The incident happened at Komala Exchange Point in Konduga Local Government Area. Furthermore the ambush followed a failed attack on Auno.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba provided details. He stated, “On 5 February 2026, at approximately some minutes to midnight, ISWAP terrorists conducted a failed attack on Forward Operating Base Auno. Troops of Sector 1 thwarted the assault with disciplined firepower and tactical precision.” As a result, terrorists retreated in disorder.
Counter-Offensive in Konduga
Forces pursued on February 9, 2026. Troops with the Civilian Joint Task Force advanced along Komala axis in Konduga Local Government Area. They engaged foes up to Gidan Kaji.The clash neutralized 16 terrorists. Scores fled with injuries.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba reported, “The troops engaged the retreating terrorists up to the Gidan Kaji axis, neutralising sixteen terrorists, forcing scores to flee in disarray with severe injuries.” Moreover this degraded enemy capabilities.
Engagement Details
Soldiers engaged retreating terrorists. The pursuit extended to the Gidan Kaji axis. Troops forced scores to flee with injuries. A military source stated, “The troops, working with CJTF and other local components, successfully neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and logistics items.”
Rescue Operations
Forces rescued kidnap victims. The operation saved individuals held by ISWAP terrorists. However details on the number of rescued persons remained undisclosed.
Broader Impact
These actions marked progress against insurgency. Nigerian Army’s counter terrorism efforts continued in multiple states. meanwhile operations like these weakened terrorist networks in the region.
