{
  "id": 3920506,
  "title": "ISWAP suffers major blow as troops neutralise many terrorists in Adamawa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/iswap-suffers-major-blow-as-troops-neutralise-many-terrorists-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:16:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/28/iswap-suffers-major-blow-as-troops-neutralise-many-terrorists-in-adamawa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Operation HADIN KAI, conducted by the Joint Task Force (North East), has dealt a major blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Adamawa State. Acting Military Information Officer Captain Mohammed Goni disclosed that a joint force comprising the Office of the National Security Adviser, tactical team, and newly inducted troops from 226 Battalion, deployed under the Chief of Army Staff's directive, executed a stealth insertion into the Kopre Mountain general area in Hong Local Government Area.\n\nNavigating the challenging terrain, the force successfully infiltrated the terrorist enclave and launched a precision strike early Thursday. The operation aimed to locate and rescue victims, including those abducted from Mussa community in May 2026 and Lassa schoolchildren in June 2026. During the operation, troops engaged terrorists in two separate skirmishes, ultimately neutralizing more than 21 extremists while others were wounded.\n\nFollowing the fierce engagements, the joint force dominated the area, dismantling the entire terrorist camp and destroying associated logistics infrastructure. Troops seized several motorcycles, bicycles, and jerrycans filled with Premium Motor Spirit, as well as numerous AK-47 rifles and ammunition. This successful mission highlights the joint force's operational tempo, tactical proficiency, intelligence capabilities, and combat effectiveness.",
  "summary": "The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, has neutralised many Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the Kopre Mountain general area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni. Goni said […] ISWAP suffers major blow as troops…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Troops kill over 21 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists, destroy camp in Adamawa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/troops-kill-over-21-boko-haram-iswap-terrorists-destroy-camp-in",
        "published": "2026-08-28T06:31:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Army raids Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in Adamawa, kills 21",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/army-raids-boko-haram-iswap-camp-in-adamawa-kills-21",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:06:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}