Troops engaged in Operation Hadin Kai have struck a significant blow against Boko Haram by uncovering an underground logistics storage site packed with medical supplies, fuel, and other critical resources.
The discovery came after coordinated offensives swept through several terrorist enclaves in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State.
The operation, which targeted areas including Chilaria, Garin Faruk, and Abirma, involved intelligence-led maneuvers that allowed troops to dismantle enemy positions while repelling multiple drone attacks launched by insurgents.
Intelligence-Driven Operations Under Operation Desert Sanity
The Joint Task Force North-East, under the umbrella of Operation Hadin Kai, conducted the mission as part of Operation Desert Sanity, a broader effort to neutralize Boko Haram and ISWAP strongholds.
According to Lt. Col. Uba Sani, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, the Sunday operations destroyed several terrorist camps and delivered a severe blow to the insurgents’ logistics and operational capacities.
“Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, have recorded further operational successes, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle,” Sani said in a statement issued Monday.
Air and Ground Synergy Makes the Difference
The success of the operation was bolstered by air support, which provided constant Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage throughout the advance.
This air-ground coordination allowed troops to track insurgent movements in real time, block enemy reinforcements, and strike targets with precision.
Sani explained that this synergy significantly increased the effectiveness and confidence of the ground forces.
Weapons, Equipment, and Supplies Seized
During the clearance, troops recovered an array of items critical to Boko Haram and ISWAP operations, including:
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Baofeng radios and mobile phones
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AK-47 magazines and rounds of 7.62 × 39mm and 7.62mm NATO ammunition
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Boko Haram/ISWAP flags
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12.7 × 108mm ammunition links
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Diesel-powered grinding machines and large quantities of medical supplies
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Bags of grains, a pick-up truck, underground logistics caches, and petroleum and oil lubricant storage
These recoveries, Sani noted, significantly weakened the operational and logistical strength of the terrorist groups in the region.
Repelling Drone Attacks and Maintaining Momentum
Despite coming under armed drone attacks around midday, troops maintained their advance without faltering.
A second drone strike in the evening was also successfully repelled, forcing insurgents to retreat.
“The troops’ decisive response reaffirmed their dominance of the area and demonstrated their sustained operational capability,”
Sani said, noting that morale remained high and combat efficiency was intact.
Area Security and Ongoing Readiness
The overall security situation in the Timbuktu Triangle is currently calm but unpredictable, according to Sani.
Troops are maintaining vigilance and a high state of readiness as they continue operations.
The military high command has reiterated its commitment to the mission, emphasizing the focus on eliminating terrorist threats, protecting civilians, and restoring peace and stability in the North-East.
What Comes Next
Operation Hadin Kai and Desert Sanity are far from over.
Troops are expected to continue coordinated offensives across Borno State, targeting remaining insurgent enclaves, intercepting supplies, and reinforcing civilian protection measures.
For now, the message is clear: the military remains resolute, and Boko Haram’s logistical networks are under serious strain.
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