Troops conduct wet-season clearance patrols across communities in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified wet-season clearance operations across several communities in Yobe State, engaging residents and conducting patrols to gather information on the activities of suspected terrorists.
The operations were conducted on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, by troops of the 233 Tank Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babangida, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
According to sources, the first patrol comprised 23 soldiers and CJTF personnel mounted on three gun trucks.
The troops conducted clearance operations around Jallingo, Mongono and Dushi villages, where they interacted with local residents, community leaders, farmers and herders.
The engagements were aimed at obtaining information on suspected terrorist activities and movements within the communities.
The troops, however, made no contact with terrorists during the operation and returned to base at about 3:01 p.m.
In a separate operation, the battalion’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF), comprising 24 soldiers mounted on two gun trucks, conducted another patrol from about 9 a.m.
The patrol covered Kalalawa, Jolowa, Ngarbiya and Sindiri villages, as well as sections of the Damaturu–Sasawa road axis.
The troops dominated the general area through a combination of mounted and dismounted patrols, maintaining security presence along the communities and road corridors.
No contact with terrorists was recorded during the second operation, with the troops returning to base at about 3:30 p.m.
The sustained patrols are part of Operation Hadin Kai’s wet-season clearance operations aimed at denying terrorist elements freedom of movement, protecting communities and maintaining security along key routes in the North-East.
The military said troops also continued to leverage interactions with farmers, herders and community leaders to strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning mechanisms.
The general security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained satisfactory.
Boko Haram fighter surrenders to troops amid military pressure in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old fighter affiliated with the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād (JAS), commonly known as Boko Haram, has surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State.
The fighter, identified as Bushra Alli, was intercepted at about 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, by troops of the 202 Battalion during a perimeter patrol.
Sources said that Alli was on his way to surrender to the troops at New Abaram Resettlement Villagewhen he was intercepted.
The report said the fighter had fled from a terrorist camp in the Zarmari terrorist enclave around Bula Daloye, where he had been operating with the group.
During preliminary questioning, Alli reportedly said he decided to leave the group and surrender because of intensified military operations, shortage of food and internal disagreements within the terrorist camp.
The development provides further indication of the pressure being exerted on terrorist elements through sustained military operations in the North-East.
The surrendered fighter is currently in the custody of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade (21 SAB) and is expected to be handed over to the 7 Multinational Intervention Brigade (7 MIB) for further action and necessary processing.
The military has continued to encourage members of terrorist groups willing to abandon violence to surrender, while maintaining offensive operations against those who continue to pose a threat to communities and security forces.
The general security situation across the Operation Hadin Kai theatre was described as calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained satisfactory.
