Operation Hadin Kai Eliminates 16 Terrorists in Adamawa

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai conducted successful operations in Adamawa State, neutralising 16 terrorists in a coordinated ambush on a terrorist enclave in the Boima general area of Gombi Local Government Area. The Nigerian Army reported the loss of three soldiers during concurrent terrorist attacks at troop locations in 226 Battalion, Garkida, and 232 Battalion, Garaha.

Capt Mohammed Goni, the Military Information Officer for the North-East Joint Task Force, stated that these incidents occurred between September 30 and October 1, 2026. The operations included a ground ambush, a precision air strike, and defensive counter-operations, leading to the recovery of arms and ammunition.

The air component executed a precision strike on October 1, 2026, targeting a group of 16 terrorists assembling with motorcycles, resulting in a direct hit and the scattering of surviving elements.