The troops of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has on Friday 19th June, 2026 inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a failed infiltration attempt targeting one of its locations at Dutsen Kura and Chara road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

Recalled that the Dutsen Kura and Chara road in Buratai town, is a troops’ strategic location considering the nature of the road linking Biu-Buni Yadi- Damaturu road, in which consistently, several cases of kidnappings are taken place.

Security Source have confirmed the incident to our Correspondent in Maiduguri on Friday.

He said: ” OPHK Troops once again demonstrated its operational dominance and combat readiness by successfully defeating ISWAP attack and launching a devastating counter-offensive against the terrorists in the Buratai axis.

“In the early hours of 19 June 2026, ISWAP terrorists launched multiple attacks on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

“The alert troops, supported by robust intelligence, promptly detected the incursion and responded with superior firepower in a well-coordinated air and ground counter-attack.

“The prompt and effective employment of the Air Component of OPHK, particularly Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance as well as precision strike platforms from the Nigerian Air force, proved decisive. The precision air support integrated seamlessly with ground forces, disrupted the terrorists’ assault and inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, forcing them to flee in confusion.

“It is worthy to note that no casualties were recorded on own troops, while the terrorists suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment”. The Source explained.

He added that the public is urged to continue providing timely intelligence to security forces and to remain vigilant. OPHK would continue to sustain aggressive offensive operations to decisively degrade terrorist capabilities and restore lasting peace to the region.

Meanwhile, this latest success underscores the high state of readiness of OPHK troops and the synergy between the ground and air components in maintaining relentless pressure on the terrorists.

Our Correspondent also observed that the Theatre Command remained committed to denying insurgents freedom of action and ensuring the safety of law-abiding citizens across the North East theatre. (Vanguard News)