OPHK air strikes neutralise 15 terrorists, two ISWAP commanders in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 15 terrorists, including two ISWAP commanders, in air strikes that destroyed a suspected IED logistics hideout in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation took place around 9:20 p.m. on October 28, 2026, near Kerenoa, following intelligence reports about terrorist activities in the area. According […] OPHK air strikes…
Operation Hadin Kai troops conducted air strikes, resulting in the neutralization of 15 terrorists and the death of two ISWAP commanders in Borno State. The operation occurred on October 28, 2026, near Kerenoa, following intelligence reports of terrorist activities in the Marte Local Government Area. Surveillance detected two suspected terrorists on a motorcycle heading towards a makeshift structure, followed by the discovery of additional fighters.
Precision strikes were launched, leading to the destruction of the hideout and the deaths of 15 terrorists, including ISWAP figures Abu Musanna and Hassan Abu Huraira. Among the wounded was the ISWAP Wali of the area, who suffered critical injuries. A secondary fire indicated the structure may have been used to store IED materials.
The Joint Task Force pledged to continue operations against terrorist elements in the region to restore peace and security.
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