Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to military authorities, the terrorists launched multiple attacks on troops’ positions at Dusten Kura and Chara Road in the early hours of Thursday, June 19, 2026.
The military said the alert troops, acting on intelligence, swiftly detected the insurgents’ movements and responded with a coordinated air and ground counter-offensive that disrupted the attack.
The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets and precision strike platforms of the Nigerian Air Force, provided critical support during the operation. The air strikes were said to have integrated effectively with ground forces, inflicting heavy casualties on the attackers and forcing them to retreat.
Military authorities disclosed that no casualties were recorded among the troops, while the terrorists suffered significant losses in both personnel and equipment.
The latest operation, according to the Theatre Command, highlights the continued synergy between air and ground forces in sustaining pressure on insurgent groups across the North-East.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action and ensuring the safety of residents in the region. It also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely intelligence to security agencies.
The statement was issued by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri.
