Troops eliminate 8 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on joint fighting patrol with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hybrid Forces (HF), eliminated 8 Boko Haram terrorists at Manawaji in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to a statement issued by the military command, the rogue elements were taken out during a fierce gun battle.

The army in the statement also revealed that several weapons and ammunition of the dead and fleeing terrorists were recovered.

The statement reads: “At about 5:30pm on 30 June 2025, brave troops of Operation Hadin Kai on joint fighting patrol with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF) and Hybrid Forces(HF) made contact with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Manawaji in Gamboru Ngala LGA of Borno State.

“Troops successfully attacked and eliminated 8 terrorists during the fierce firefight. Several weapons and ammunition of the dead and fleeing terrorists were also recovered. Own troops, CJTF and HF did not sustain any casualties. The general security situation in the area remains calm but fluid.”

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