Soldiers kill nine terrorists, rescue two hostages in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised nine terrorists and rescued two people carrying ransoms to the insurgents in Gagiram and Magumeri areas of Borno state.

A statement released on Saturday by the spokesperson of Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Uba Sani, said the terrorists were neutralised in separate operations.

Sani noted that aside from the recovery of weapons, many of the insurgents also suffered significant injuries, dispersing in disarray.

The statement reads: “In continuation of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) conducted a successful fighting patrol in response to credible intelligence on the movement of Boko Haram terrorists around Goni Dunari in Magumeri LGA of Borno State on October 10, 2025.”
“The terrorists, reportedly moving on two vehicles and 24-foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorising locals. Acting swiftly, our troops launched an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the threat.”

He said as the troops advanced towards the objective, the terrorists attempted to flee towards Damjiyakiri village.

“Vehicle-borne fighters dispersed to an unknown location, while foot fighters were pursued over a distance of approximately 92 km,” he stated.
He further explained that after about four hours of tactical pursuit, troops established contact with the fleeing terrorists.