Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained the operational momentum generated from recent successful defensive engagements in Pulka and Madara-Girau, transitioning into deliberate logistics strangulation operations aimed at crippling terrorist sustainment networks across the theatre.
In a statement, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the coordinated actions underscore OPHK’s resolve to maintain the initiative, deny terrorists freedom of movement, and systematically dismantle their supply and financing architecture.
On 16 February 2026, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with Vigilante Forces, executed a well-coordinated night ambush along a known terrorist crossing route frequently used by ISWAP elements transiting from the Cameroon axis into Nigeria. The terrorists, unaware of the concealed tactical deployment of troops, ran into effective enfilade fire and were forced to withdraw in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the contact area led to the recovery of a sizeable cache of critical logistics supplies assessed to be intended for terrorist resupply operations. The interception significantly disrupted the terrorists’ sustainment capacity and operational reach within the area. Troops remain in firm control of the general area and are conducting further exploitation operations to consolidate gains.
In a related development, troops at the Forward Operating Base Chabbal Checkpoint intercepted a suspicious vehicle conveying five occupants. A thorough search resulted in the recovery of approximately Thirty-Seven Million Naira (₦37,000,000.00) carefully concealed in bags, alongside multiple mobile phones suspected to be linked to terrorist financing and coordination activities.
The interception represents a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle financial conduits suspected to support terrorist logistics and operational activities within the theatre.
The statement noted that the coordinated operations reflect OPHK’s proactive strategy of tightening the noose on terrorist supply chains by simultaneously targeting physical movement corridors and financial enablers. The sustained pressure across key transit routes and support networks demonstrates a deliberate approach to weaken terrorist elements from within and limit their capacity to regenerate combat power.
The Military High Command commended the vigilance, professionalism and resilience of the troops and collaborating security agencies, noting that their morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its resolve to frustrate terrorist ambitions and restore enduring peace and economic stability across the North East region.
