{
  "id": 8245190,
  "title": "Soldiers kill terrorists, recover weapons in Borno",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno-8245190",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:48:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 17, soldiers with the Joint Task Force (North East), operating under Operation HADIN KAI, engaged and eliminated terrorists while seizing weapons and additional military gear in Borno State. The operations also thwarted plans to assault two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) located in Nganzai and Guzamala local government areas. According to Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North East), the troops encountered terrorists approaching FOB Gajiram, backed by intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets from the Multinational Joint Task Force. The soldiers quickly adopted defensive tactics, while the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI provided close air support. The terrorists eventually retreated into neighboring areas after facing a combined response. Later that night, a separate incident occurred when terrorists, identified as Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, launched an attack on FOB Mairari. The militants faced strong resistance from the troops, supported by close air support. The attack was successfully contained, resulting in the death of four terrorists and the recovery of various military equipment, including four bodies, AK-47 rifles, magazines, ammunition, RPG bombs, and a camcorder. Some troops sustained injuries during the engagement and were airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Following the engagements, the Commander of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI conducted a thorough assessment of the impacted areas and reinforced the locations. The troops then continued their operations in the surrounding areas to prevent the terrorists from regrouping. Additionally, sustained military pressure in the Joint Operations Area led to the surrender of two Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorists, including a Qaid or commander, on September 16. The terrorists surrendered their weapons, including three AK-47 rifles, five magazines, a motorcycle, and ammunition, to troops of Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI in Bama Local Government Area. The surrendered terrorists are now in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation and profiling. The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, praised the troops, the MNJTF ISR team, and the aircrew for their vigilance, bravery, and coordination. He reaffirmed the task force's commitment to persistently pressure terrorist groups and safeguard communities in the North-East. Ajose also appealed to remaining terrorists to surrender through established channels and urged the public to provide timely and credible information to the security forces.",
  "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 eliminate terrorists in Borno State, September 17",
    "Recover weapons, RPG bombs, camcorder during engagements",
    "Two Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad terrorists surrender weapons"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Soldiers kill terrorists, recover weapons in Borno",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/soldiers-kill-terrorists-recover-weapons-in-borno",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:46:42.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}