Troops repel ISWAP assaults in Borno, Yobe, report 48 fighters neutralised

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have reportedly neutralised 48 terrorists after repelling assaults on army positions in Bitta, Borno State, and Buni Yadi, Yobe State.

The operations came about between October 29 and 30, 2026, following assaults by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on troops within the two areas.

According to a press release by OPHK Acting Media Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni, troops repelled an tried assault on their place in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on the night time of October 29.

Goni mentioned floor troops, supported by air property, overwhelmed the attackers and disrupted their offensive.

He mentioned, “The combined response of ground troops and air support overwhelmed the attackers, disrupted their offensive and inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists.”

In a separate operation, troops launched a counter-offensive in opposition to ISWAP fighters who attacked the North East Theatre Training School, NETTS, in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, between October 29 and the early hours of October 30.