Troops of operation Hadin Kai have neutralised nine terrorists during fighting patrols and also recovered about N5 million ransom money at Magumeri and Gajiram in Borno State.
Media Information Officer Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Saturday said the troops 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 10 October 2025.
He said the terrorists, reportedly moving on two vehicles and 24 foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorising locals.
Uba added: “Acting swiftly, own troops launched an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the threat.
“As 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.
“After about 4 hours of tactical pursuit, troops established contact with the fleeing terrorists.
“A frontal attack was immediately launched, and troops engaged the terrorists with a heavy barrage of fire, resulting in the neutralisation of 5 terrorists, while the remaining 19 dispersed in disarray.”
Uba added that some were wounded as blood trails were observed at the contact scene.
He noted that items recovered from the engagement include: one AK-47 rifle (Reg. No. 06798), five Magazines (3 empty, 2 loaded), 31 x 7.62mm rounds, one Itel mobile phone, one dagger.
Uba explained that in a similar development along the Gajiram – Bolori – Mile 40 – Gajiganna axis, troops mounted on motorcycles engaged Boko Haram fighters near Zundur village.
He said: “During the firefight, four terrorists were neutralised, while others dispersed into the surrounding bush.
“Troops also successfully rescued Mr. Modu Kinnami (55 years old) and Mr. Bukar (57 years old), both from Guzamala, along with a sack containing N750,000.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that Boko Haram fighters had demanded N2 million and two new Tecno button phones for the release of the captives brother.”
Troops recovered the following items from the terrorists: one Blue pickup vehicle (Reg No: GUB 327 XA), two New Tecno button phones, one Jerrycan containing 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
Uba said a total sum of N4,355,000 was recovered.