Nigerian troops neutralise 152 insurgents, arrests 142
No fewer than 152 terrorists have been killed by Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, in the North-Eastern part of the country between August 1 and 31, 2026. According to a security expert, Zagazola Makama, the latest operational figures indicated that 142 others, including suspected logistics suppliers, were also arrested. In a report posted on […] Nigerian troops neutralise 152 insurgents,…
In the North-Eastern region of Nigeria, military forces as part of Operation HADIN KAI successfully eliminated 152 terrorists and apprehended 142 others between August 1 and 31, 2026. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed these figures in a report shared on social media. Additionally, the troops captured 219 terrorists who surrendered voluntarily.
They also carried out 10 successful airstrikes, targeting terrorist movements and logistics operations in various locations. The air strikes complemented ground attacks aimed at disrupting terrorist networks, supply routes, and movement. The period also saw the neutralization of nine improvised explosive devices (IEDs), preventing potential attacks on military and civilian personnel.
During the operations, the troops recovered 58 weapons, 1,184 rounds of ammunition, and 16 mobility assets, significantly diminishing the combat capabilities of terrorist groups in the region.
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