Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully defended Forward Operating Base Kangar in Mallam Fatori, Borno State, against a coordinated terrorist attack in the early hours of Tuesday, 4 November 2025. The assault was launched by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists using armed drones and mortar fire.

In a statement, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, confirmed that the troops, reinforced by the Main Force from the Battalion under Sector 3, displayed exceptional gallantry and tactical superiority to defeat the attack. Sani Uba stated that despite the initial drone and indirect fire, the troops held their ground and engaged in a fierce firefight with close air support from Nigerien Fighter Ground Attack platforms. The terrorists retreated in disarray into the waterways of the Tumbuns, evacuating casualties.

A post-battle exploitation neutralized six terrorists and recovered 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, and one Android phone. Sani Uba added that follow-on air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerien Air Force neutralized additional terrorists. Minor injuries were sustained by some Joint Task Force and Civilian Joint Task Force personnel, who were evacuated by Multinational Joint Task Force platforms and are in stable condition. The MNJTF provided Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance support. Exploitation operations continue in the waterways, and troops maintain high morale. The Military High Command commended the troops for their resilience and professionalism.

JOINT FORCES THWART TERRORIST ASSAULT IN BORNO WITH SUPERIOR FIREPOWER

A coordinated terrorist attack on Forward Operating Base Kangar in Mallam Fatori, Borno State, was decisively repelled by troops of Operation HADIN KAI on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, resulting in significant enemy losses. The attack, involving Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists using armed drones and mortars, was met with robust defense.

In a statement, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, elaborated that the troops, bolstered by Sector 3 reinforcements, demonstrated courage and tactical prowess. Sani Uba emphasized that the joint force, aided by close air support from Nigerien platforms, overwhelmed the terrorists, forcing their retreat into the Tumbuns waterways. Post-engagement analysis confirmed six terrorists neutralized and the seizure of five AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 magazines, 258 rounds of 7.62mm x 39 ammunition, five RPG bombs, four armed drone bombs, five hand grenades, two bandoliers, and an Android phone.

Sani Uba further noted that air interdiction by Nigerian and Nigerien forces inflicted more casualties on fleeing terrorists. Minor injuries to personnel and CJTF members were treated after evacuation via MNJTF, with all in stable condition. The MNJTF also supplied ISR support for situational awareness. Ongoing exploitation operations aim to track terrorists, and troops retain high morale and dominance. The Military High Command praised the troops’ resilience, reaffirming commitment to North East security.