Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) cameraman and uncovered evidence pointing to the involvement of foreign facilitators within the terrorist group, including a Palestinian Arab identified as a trainer and a Moroccan Arab serving as a medical doctor in Borno State.
The Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to Goni, the success was recorded on Saturday after troops of the 19 Brigade, Sector 3, foiled an attempted infiltration by ISWAP terrorists into Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
He explained that the terrorists had attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the troops’ position and loot cholera medical supplies but were met with heavy resistance.
“The successful defence of the location further demonstrates the vigilance, combat readiness and operational effectiveness of troops who continue to deny terrorist elements freedom of action across the North East Theatre,” the statement said.
Goni revealed that the attack occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on July 11, 2026, when the terrorists advanced towards the military position under the cover of darkness.
He said alert troops swiftly detected the hostile movement and responded with coordinated and overwhelming firepower, forcing the insurgents to abandon their mission and retreat after suffering heavy casualties.
During the operation, troops neutralised an ISWAP cameraman and recovered video recording materials. Preliminary exploitation of the recovered items reportedly revealed the presence of three foreign facilitators operating with the terrorist group, including a Palestinian Arab who served as a trainer and a Moroccan Arab functioning as a medical doctor.
The military said the latest operation underscores its sustained efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities and prevent insurgents from carrying out attacks or accessing critical humanitarian supplies in the North-East.
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