By ZAKAA LAZARUS
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists on the Forward Operating Base, FOB, in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, on Sunday, August 10, 2026.
According to the statement, the attack occurred at about 12:20 a.m. when a large number of terrorists attempted to overrun the troops’ position.
“The gallant troops responded with determined and effective fire, forcing the attackers to withdraw after sustaining heavy casualties,” the statement said.
It added that troops neutralised several of the terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and communication gadgets during the engagement. A post-engagement review of surveillance footage further confirmed that the retreating terrorists evacuated several casualties. The recovered items and footage are undergoing further operational assessment.
The statement noted that a few troops sustained injuries after part of the defences was temporarily breached, leading to damage to some combat enablers and vehicles from Rocket Propelled Grenade fires. The injured personnel were promptly airlifted and are currently stable and receiving medical attention.
Following the attack, troops remain firmly deployed in and around the FOB and adjoining areas to dominate the general area, monitor the situation and prevent further attempts by the terrorists to re-engage.
Residents of Gajiram and surrounding communities have been advised to remain calm and go about their lawful activities. Members of the public were also urged to report any suspicious movement to the nearest security agencies or call 07084988859 to support intelligence sharing.
“Troops continue to maintain high vigilance in and around Gajiram while exploitation of the operational area and further assessment of terrorists’ casualties and activities remain ongoing,” the statement added.
Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, reassured the public of its commitment to sustaining pressure on ISWAP terrorists until lasting peace and stability are restored in the North East.
