Troops Repel Terrorist Attacks at Azir Bridge, Banki

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks on their positions at Azir Bridge and Banki.

According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the operation, Sani Uba, the attacks occurred in the early hours of March 13, 2026.

Uba said the first attack took place at about 2:00 a.m. at Azir Bridge in Sector 2, while another assault was launched at about 3:40 a.m. on troops’ positions in Banki in Sector 1.

The statement noted that the terrorists advanced in large numbers in what appeared to be an attempt to overrun the locations, but were met with swift and overwhelming resistance from troops on ground.

“Demonstrating superior tactical awareness and combat readiness, the troops launched well-coordinated spoiling attacks that disrupted the terrorists’ assault formations and threw them into disarray,” the statement said.

The operation also received effective close air support from the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, which significantly contributed to repelling the attackers.

The military said the failed attacks contradict what it described as misleading propaganda and false reports circulating on some online media platforms.

Operation Hadin Kai reassured the public that troops remain firmly in control of the affected locations and continue to dominate the operational environment through sustained offensive operations against terrorist groups in the theatre.