Troops Eliminate 16 Extremists, Recover Weapons in Adamawa

Nigeria's military has successfully neutralized 16 extremists and recovered weapons in Adamawa State. The Joint Task Force North-East, under Operation Hadin Kai, carried out a coordinated ground ambush, an air strike, and defensive counter-operations. During the operations between September 30 and October 1, 2026, soldiers eliminated six AK-47 rifles, two pump-action rifles, one Dane gun, six AK-47 magazines, and a belt of pump-action cartridges.

The recovery of these weapons significantly degrades the enemy's combat capability. Three soldiers tragically lost their lives during the battles, and the wounded were swiftly treated and are now recovering. The acting military information officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, reported that the operations began in Boima, Gombi Local Government Area, where troops conducted a well-coordinated ambush, neutralizing 16 terrorists.

A precision air strike was conducted early on October 1, targeting 16 terrorists and their motorcycles. Concurrently, troops repelled insurgent attacks on two battalions, forcing them to withdraw. These successes come amid the reorganization of Headquarters Theatre Command, aimed at strengthening joint integration and coordination of land and air components.

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to deepening military relations with the United States, particularly in counter-terrorism operations. He praised the U.S. for its partnership in tackling terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin and highlighted key areas for enhanced cooperation, including joint training, intelligence sharing, border surveillance, C-IED support, and infrastructure modernization.