Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have stopped a major attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters on their base in Mallam Fatori, Borno State.
According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for the operation, the terrorists launched the attack around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, targeting the Forward Operating Base in Kangar with armed drones and mortar fire.
In the statement shared on the Facebook page of the Nigerian Army, HQ Nigerian Army, Uba said, “The troops, reinforced by the Main Force from Sector 3, displayed exceptional gallantry and tactical superiority to defeat the assault.”
Despite the use of drones and heavy fire, the soldiers held their ground and fought back with support from Nigerien air fighter jets. The terrorists later fled into the Tumbun waterways, carrying several of their dead and wounded fighters.
After the battle, troops recovered six bodies of terrorists, five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, over 250 rounds of ammunition, rocket-propelled grenades, drone bombs, hand grenades, and an Android phone.
Uba added that airstrikes by the Nigerian and Nigerien air forces also killed additional scores of the fleeing insurgents.
Some soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained minor injuries during the fight but were evacuated for medical care and are in stable condition.
The military said it is still conducting follow-up operations to track the fleeing fighters and prevent further attacks. The statement noted that troops remain high in morale and continue to maintain dominance in the area.
The Defence Headquarters praised the troops for their bravery and assured Nigerians that the military remains committed to restoring peace and security in the North East.
