Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East, have successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangar located at Mallam Fatori in Borno State during the early hours of Tuesday, 4 November 2025.

The attack, launched at about 0430 hours by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, involved the deployment of armed drones and mortar fire targeting the defensive positions of the base. The troops, reinforced by the Main Force from the Battalion under Sector 3, displayed exceptional gallantry and tactical superiority to defeat the assault.

Despite the initial barrage of drone strikes and indirect fire, the troops held their ground and engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, supported by close air support from the Nigerien Fighter Ground Attack platforms.

Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and coordination of the joint force, the terrorists retreated in disarray into the waterways of the Tumbuns, evacuating several of their casualties.

A post-battle exploitation of the area confirmed the neutralization of six terrorists and the recovery of the following items:

Five AK-47 rifles

Eight AK-47 rifle magazines

258 rounds of 7.62mm x 39 ammunition

Five RPG bombs

Four armed drone bombs

Five 36-type hand grenades

Two bandoliers

One Android phone

A follow-on air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force in conjunction with the Nigerien Air Force on the retreating terrorists further neutralized additional scores of the insurgents.

A few personnel of Operation HADIN KAI and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained minor injuries during the engagement. They have since been evacuated by Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) platforms for medical attention and are in stable condition. The MNJTF also provided Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) support to enhance situational awareness for the ground troops.

Exploitation operations are ongoing in the waterways and adjoining areas to track fleeing terrorists and deny them freedom of movement. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as they continue to maintain dominance in the general area.

The Military High Command commended the gallant troops for their resilience, courage, and professionalism in the face of adversity. The Nigerian Armed Forces reaffirmed their commitment to restoring peace and security in the North East region through sustained and coordinated operations.