Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in another have neutralised 10 Insurgents’ along Gamboru – Dikwa-Marte and also secured weapons and equipment.
Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said the terrorists attempted to infiltrate Gamboru Ngala from the Flatari axis.
He said: “In a precision night operation, troops of Sector 1 from 24 Task Force Brigade Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully defeated terrorists’ attempt to infiltrate into Gamboru Ngala from the Flatari axis.
“The miscreants subsequently diverted towards Dikwa after suffering casualties but were again ambushed and scores neutralized on the Dikwa-Marte road.
“At approximately 23:50 hours on 25 October 2025, while manning a pre-established ambush position, the troops identified and engaged the hostile elements. The unit delivered heavy and accurate suppressive fire, forcing the insurgents to retreat in disarray.
“At first light, following a period of limited visibility, the area was systematically exploited. The subsequent clearance operation confirmed a total of 10 insurgents had been neutralised.
“A thorough search of the vicinity led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment.”
Uba noted that the recovered items included: Firearms: 5 x AK-47 rifles, One PKT Machine gun, 3 x locally-made (dane) guns, 2 x fabricated pistols.
He said ammunition inckuded: 5 x AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.62mm special rounds, huge cache of 7.62 x 54mm linked ammunition, boxes of cartridges.
Uba added that equipment recovered were : 2 x motorcycles, 2 x bicycles, 1 x radio, while Personal Effects incmuded: 1 x dane gun barrel, 1 x water flask, 1 x raincoat, 1 x blanket, and assorted charms.