The Nigerian Army says the troops of a joint activity power, Operation Hadin (OPHK) Kai, have thwarted an assault in Gamboru Ngala, killing 10 insurgents and recovering weapons.
The spokesperson of the counter-insurgency joint activity power, Sani Uba, a colonel, disclosed this in an announcement on Sunday. Mr Uba famous that the battle happened within the Gamboru-Dikwa-Marte axis,
The most recent victory adopted the same gunfight the place troops killed greater than 50 terrorists at Katarko, Yobe State, he mentioned.
Mr Uba mentioned the terrorists infiltrated the city from the Flatari space and fled in the direction of Dikwa “after struggling casualties.”
“At roughly 23:50 hours on 25 October 2025, whereas manning a pre-established ambush place, the troops recognized and engaged the hostile components,” Mr Uba mentioned. “The unit delivered heavy and correct suppressive fireplace, forcing the insurgents to retreat in disarray.”
He added: “At first mild, following a interval of restricted visibility, the realm was systematically exploited. The following clearance operation confirmed a complete of 10 insurgents had been neutralised. An intensive search of the neighborhood led to the restoration of a major cache of arms, ammunition, and gear.”
Weapons recovered within the operation embody 5 AK-47 rifles, a PKT machine gun, three locally-made weapons and two fabricated pistols.
The troops, in response to Mr Uba, additionally recovered 5 AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.62mm particular rounds, an enormous cache of seven.62 x 54mm linked ammunition and containers of cartridges.
Two bikes, bicycles, and a radio had been among the many gear recovered within the operation.
Different objects recovered embody a dane gun barrel, water flask, raincoat, blanket and charms.
“The Army Excessive Command recommended the troops for his or her gallantry, vigilance and tactical proficiency through the operation,” Mr Uba mentioned, noting the profitable operation “underscores the effectiveness of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.”
It added that the battle reaffirmed the dedication of OPHK to sustaining offensive actions, defending civilians, and restoring lasting peace and stability within the North-east area.
Boko Haram and its breakaway faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have just lately made a powerful comeback, concentrating on army positions and civilians.
Within the battle that the army mentioned it killed 50 terrorists, ISWAP additionally claimed 10 troopers had been killed. It additionally confirmed looted objects in a propaganda video launched a number of hours after the assault.
The army additionally revealed that ISWAP used subtle weapons, together with armed drones, a state of affairs Governor Babagana Zulum mentioned uncovered the vulnerability in Nigeria’s airspace safety.
