Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under the Joint Task Force North East, successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangar, located at Mallam Fatori, Borno State, in the early hours of Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

The attack, launched around 0430 hours by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, involved the use of armed drones and mortar fire targeting the base’s defensive positions. The troops, reinforced by the Main Force Battalion under Sector 3, demonstrated exceptional bravery, discipline, and tactical superiority in defeating the assault.

Despite the initial barrage of drone and indirect fire, the troops stood firm and engaged the insurgents in a fierce firefight, supported by close air support from Nigerien Fighter Ground Attack platforms. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordination of the joint force, the terrorists fled in disarray into the Tumbun waterways, carrying several of their dead and wounded.

A post-battle exploitation of the area confirmed the neutralization of six terrorists and the recovery of the following items:
Five AK-47 rifles; Eight AK-47 magazines; 258 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm ammunition; Five RPG bombs; Four armed drone bombs; Five 36-type hand grenades; Two bandoliers; and One Android phone.

Follow-up air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force, in collaboration with the Nigerien Air Force, targeted the retreating terrorists and neutralized additional scores of the fleeing insurgents.

A few personnel of Operation HADIN KAI and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained minor injuries during the engagement. They have since been evacuated by Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) platforms for medical treatment and are reported to be in stable condition. The MNJTF also provided Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) support, enhancing situational awareness for the ground troops.

Exploitation operations are ongoing in the surrounding waterways and adjacent areas to track down fleeing terrorists and deny them freedom of movement. Troops’ morale and combat readiness remain high as they continue to maintain operational dominance in the area.

The Military High Command commended the gallant troops for their resilience, courage, and professionalism in the face of the enemy. The Nigerian Armed Forces reaffirm their unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North East region through sustained, coordinated, and decisive operations.

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