{
  "id": 8244818,
  "title": "Soldiers kill terrorists, recover weapons in Borno",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:46:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Troops with the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, engaged and killed terrorists while recovering weapons and other military equipment in Borno State. The operations also prevented attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Nganzai and Guzamala Local Government Areas. Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, reported that troops detected terrorists advancing towards FOB Gajiram on September 17, supported by intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets. The troops responded defensively, receiving close air support from the Air Component. The terrorists retreated as a result. Later, ISWAP fighters attacked FOB Mairari, facing stiff resistance from the troops and air support. The attack was contained, with the military recovering four terrorist corpses, firearms, ammunition, RPG bombs, and a camcorder. Several troops were injured and airlifted to hospitals for treatment. The Commander of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI conducted a post-engagement assessment, reinforcing the affected locations. Subsequently, two Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad terrorists, including a Qaid, or commander, surrendered to troops along the Miyanti-Darel Jamel axis in Bama Local Government Area. They surrendered with firearms, ammunition, a motorcycle, and other items. The Theatre Commander, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, praised the troops, MNJTF ISR team, and aircrew for their efforts in protecting communities across the North-East, urging terrorists to surrender through established channels.",
  "summary": "Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed terrorists and recovered weapons after foiling attacks on two military bases in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno/",
  "key_points": [
    "Soldiers kill terrorists in Borno, recovering weapons and equipment.",
    "ISWAP fighters attacked FOB Mairari, facing resistance.",
    "Two Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad terrorists surrender."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Soldiers kill terrorists, recover weapons in Borno",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno-8245190",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:48:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}