Troops Dismantle ISWAP Camp in Hong, Kill 21 Terrorists
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Army has said troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), dismantled an Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) camp in
The Nigerian Army's Joint Task Force North-East, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team and recently inducted troops of 226 Battalion, successfully dismantled a camp belonging to the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) in Hong, Adamawa State. The operation, conducted on August 27, 2026, was a result of credible intelligence and aimed at locating and rescuing victims abducted by terrorist elements, including those from Mussa community in May 2026 and Lassa schoolchildren in June 2026.
Upon entering the rugged Kopre Mountain terrain, the joint force engaged the terrorists in two separate battles, ultimately neutralizing over 21 terrorists while several others were wounded. Following the confrontation, the military team dismantled the entire camp and destroyed associated logistics infrastructure, weakening the terrorists' operational capacity in the region.
Captured weapons included AK-47 rifles, magazines, and a large quantity of 7.62mm special ammunition. The successful mission highlights the joint force's operational tempo, tactical prowess, intelligence exploitation, and combat effectiveness, demonstrating their commitment to projecting combat power into challenging territories and eliminating terrorist enclaves.
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