Army Major, 10 terrorists killed in foiled attacks on military bases

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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, repelled coordinated attacks by suspected ISWAP fighters on Forward Operating Bases in Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram in Borno State between February 28 and March 1, 2026.

In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sani Uba, the military said the attacks were successfully foiled, with troops retaining control of all positions.

According to him, FOB Mayanti came under heavy attack on February 28, adding that troops repelled the assault and later recovered five bodies of the attackers.

“Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI have once again demonstrated resilience and battlefield dominance by decisively foiling coordinated ISWAP attacks on FOBs Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram, while intensifying offensive operations across Sector 2.

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Five of the terrorists were killed in Mayanti, three at Gajiram and two during the Gajigana attacks.

“The failed assaults, launched between the late hours of 28 February and early hours of 1 March 2026, underscore the growing desperation of terrorist elements under sustained pressure on their enclaves, logistics corridors and leadership structures.

“While the attack on Gajigana was successfully thwarted, troops maintaining full control of their position, the encounters at Mayanti and Gajiram resulted in significant terrorist casualties and the recovery of substantial combat equipment.

“OPHK’s sustained offensive posture continues to deny terrorists freedom of action, forcing them into disorderly retreats with heavy losses.”

He said items recovered included three PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, two RPG-7 tubes, four AK-47 rifles, two FN rifles, three RPG bombs and quantities of 7.62mm ammunition.