Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully thwarted coordinated attacks by suspected ISWAP fighters on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Borno State, seizing weapons and an armed drone in the process.
The affected bases include FOB Mayanti, Gajigana, and Gajiram, as military forces intensified operations across Sector 2. Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, stated that the attacks occurred between the late hours of 28 February and early hours of 1 March 2026, reflecting the increasing desperation of terrorist groups facing pressure on their strongholds, supply routes, and leadership structures.
While the assault on Gajigana was successfully repelled with troops maintaining full control, the encounters at Mayanti and Gajiram led to heavy losses for the attackers and recovery of significant combat equipment.
“At around 2300 hours on 28 February, FOB Mayanti came under intense attack by a large number of terrorists. Troops held their positions despite heavy enemy fire, and reinforcements overcame ambushes and IED threats to defeat the attackers,” Lt. Col. Uba said. “Operations confirmed five terrorist casualties and the recovery of three PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, two RPG-7 tubes, four AK-47 rifles, two FN rifles, three RPG bombs, and large quantities of 7.62mm ammunition. Tragically, one officer was killed in action.”
He added that at about 0115 hours on 1 March, terrorists armed with PKT guns, RPGs, and an armed drone attacked FOB Gajiram but were repelled by troops supported by air assets. Three terrorists were killed during the withdrawal, with several weapons and equipment recovered, including an armed drone. One wounded soldier was airlifted for advanced medical care.
Additionally, during an ambush near Bulturam Corner and Dadingel in Gujba LGA, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered weapons and other items. All affected locations remain under full military control, highlighting the weakening capabilities of ISWAP fighters.
