Two Soldiers Killed, Terrorists Neutralized in Borno Attack

On May 7, 2026, an attack occurred in Borno State, Nigeria, where two soldiers were killed, and several terrorists were neutralized. The assault was repelled by troops from the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, as stated by Lt.

Col. Sani Uba.

The terrorists attempted to infiltrate a military base under poor visibility conditions but faced a decisive response from the troops, who managed to contain the attack despite a minor breach in an isolated section of the camp. Following the encounter, troops discovered extensive blood trails indicating heavy casualties among the attackers and recovered a cache of arms, including automatic weapons and ammunition.

The military reported that the two soldiers who lost their lives paid the supreme price during the battle, while the wounded personnel received appropriate medical attention. The military high command commended the troops for their impressive performance and urged them to sustain operational tempo in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the region.