By Chimezie Godfrey
Troops of the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across the theatre under Operation DESERT SANITY V, recording fresh operational successes.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on February 14, 2026 by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI.
According to the statement, in Sector 2, troops in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force successfully neutralised scores of terrorists during a night operation around Muktum and Ngirbuwa villages.
The statement noted that two AK-47 rifles, three motorcycles and several mobile phones were recovered during the operation, while further exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route revealed drag marks and a shallow grave, indicating additional enemy casualties.
Similarly, troops of Sector 1, while conducting operations along the Bulayobe–Darel Jamel axis, engaged fleeing terrorists attempting to cross the Main Supply Route.
The terrorists, according to the statement, fled in disarray, abandoning two sacks containing assorted logistics items suspected to be meant for terrorist elements.
The task force added that the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable.
However, the statement stressed that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as they continue to dominate their areas of responsibility and frustrate terrorist activities.
The headquarters reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to sustaining pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists until lasting peace and economic stability are fully restored in the North East region.
Lieutenant Colonel Uba reiterated that Operation HADIN KAI would continue aggressive operations to deny terrorists freedom of action across the theatre.