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Troops have repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties and forcing the attackers to flee, the military said on Friday.
The Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI said ISWAP terrorists launched multiple attacks on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara Road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area, in the early hours of 19 June 2026.
“Alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack,” the military said in a statement.
The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions and also precision strikes, which “disrupted the terrorists’ assault and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to flee in confusion,” it added.
OPERATION HADIN KAI DELIVERS ANOTHER DECISIVE BLOW TO ISWAP TERRORISTS
The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has once again demonstrated its operational dominance and combat readiness by successfully defeating ISWAP attack and launching a devastating… pic.twitter.com/PJQRvpZk2Z
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) June 19, 2026
The military said no casualties were recorded on the side of government forces, while the terrorists “suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment.”
“This latest success underscores the high state of readiness of OPHK troops and the synergy between the ground and air components in maintaining relentless pressure on the terrorists,” it noted.
The Theatre Command said it remained committed to denying insurgents freedom of action and ensuring the safety of citizens across the North East theatre.
The public was urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant.
Operation HADIN KAI will “continue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region,” the military said.
OPERATION HADIN KAI DELIVERS ANOTHER DECISIVE BLOW TO ISWAP TERRORISTS
The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has once again demonstrated its operational dominance and combat readiness by successfully defeating ISWAP attack and launching a devastating… pic.twitter.com/PJQRvpZk2Z
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) June 19, 2026
