December 21, (THEWILL) — Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have successfully disrupted a terrorist logistics operation and neutralised multiple insurgents during a well-coordinated long-range ambush in the early hours of December 21, 2025.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Maiduguri by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai.
According to the statement, troops acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of logistics supplies by suspected JAS and ISWAP elements.
In response, the military, alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, deployed to a designated interception point between Sojiri and Kayamla villages on the night of December 20.
The operation reached a climax on December 21 when the suspected terrorists arrived at the location on bicycles, transporting various logistics materials. Troops, positioned in concealed and coordinated formations, engaged the insurgents decisively.
During the ensuing exchange, 17 suspected terrorists were neutralised, while others fled the scene with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered from the encounter included several bicycles, assorted food items, drugs, medical supplies, detergents, clothing materials, bicycle tyres, and torchlights. Troops also seized assorted weapons of different calibres along with ammunition.
THEWILL reports that following the successful engagement, the ambush team safely withdrew to its base.
Exploitation and follow-up operations are currently ongoing to further assess the area and deny the remnants of the insurgent groups any freedom of movement.
The military confirmed that the morale of the troops remains high, with fighting efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.
This operation underscores the continued effectiveness of intelligence-driven, joint security efforts in degrading terrorist networks and disrupting their sustainment capabilities in the region.
The Military High Command has commended the gallantry of the troops and urged them to sustain the current operational tempo to ensure total security in the North East.
