Troops Destroy ISWAP Hideout, Recover Weapons in Borno

On August 7, 2026, troops from the 68 Battalion under Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI conducted a successful clearance operation in the Mallam Fatori axis of Abadam Local Government Area, Borno State. This operation was a follow-up to a failed terrorist attack on the battalion's defensive location on July 29, 2026.

The troops tracked the withdrawal route of the terrorists to a concealed hideout at Kaniram East. Upon reaching the location at approximately 5:00 am, the troops executed a coordinated assault, resulting in the neutralization of one terrorist, while two others escaped with gunshot wounds.

The operation led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a Tecno mobile phone, a Niger SIM card, an MP3 player, and a 100 CFA recharge card. After clearing the area, the troops destroyed the terrorists' camp to prevent further use.

The recovered items are expected to aid ongoing intelligence efforts against terrorist networks in the Lake Chad region.