Troops repel ISWAP attacks in Borno, Yobe, report 48 fighters neutralised

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have reportedly neutralised 48 terrorists after repelling attacks on military positions in Bitta, Borno State, and Buni Yadi, Yobe State.

The operations took place between October 29 and 30, 2026, following attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on troops in the two locations.

According to a statement by OPHK Acting Media Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni, troops repelled an attempted attack on their position in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on the night of October 29.

Goni said ground troops, supported by air assets, overwhelmed the attackers and disrupted their offensive.

He said, “The combined response of ground troops and air support overwhelmed the attackers, disrupted their offensive and inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists.”

In a separate operation, troops launched a counter-offensive against ISWAP fighters who attacked the North East Theatre Training School, NETTS, in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, between October 29 and the early hours of October 30.