“It was an honour to co-chair the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Dialogue in Abuja today. Our nations are working closely together to tackle security challenges, and this meeting helps us strengthen that partnership for a safer future.”
- Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, NSA 🇳🇬
Our Air Force and Army are working together to keep Nigeria safe.
Watch as they combine air strikes with ground support to protect our land with incredible precision.
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Our soldiers are doing a great job pushing back against the insurgents.
They are working hard, searching through the forests to find and neutralize the groups causing trouble.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
ƓOOD NEWS : Six victims abducted by bandits in Katsina State have regained their freedom after troops of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, rescued them during a routine patrol in Faskari Local Government Area of the state.
The victims, comprising four women and two young boys, were intercepted by troops deployed at Unguwan Doka on Monday, June 29, 2026, while wandering through the bush after escaping from their captors.
A teacher rescued after Monday’s terrorist attack on the Technical Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, has recounted how the overwhelming firepower of troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) forced suspected ISWAP terrorists to abandon their captives and flee.
Speaking after his rescue, the visibly relieved teacher said the swift response by troops prevented what could have been a far greater tragedy.
“There were many soldiers, and they really helped us to escape because they came with gun trucks,” the teacher said.
“Their firepower was what made us escape. They came with heavy firepower, and the terrorists began to run away. They could not even return the fire because the firepower from the soldiers and the team was very, very strong.”
The teacher was among 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers rescued after the terrorists stormed the school at about 9:00 a.m. while students were writing their examinations.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that immediately after receiving reports of the attack, the Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI launched a coordinated search-and-rescue mission, deploying ground troops supported by strike aircraft and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms from the Air Component.
Guided by real-time aerial intelligence, troops intercepted the fleeing terrorists around the Daggu axis, where a fierce gun battle ensued.
The superior firepower of the troops overwhelmed the insurgents, forcing them to abandon some of their captives as they fled. The operation resulted in the successful rescue of 10 abducted victims, comprising students and teachers, all of whom were rescued unharmed.
Troops also recovered seven motorcycles belonging to the terrorists, significantly hampering their mobility during the pursuit.
Military authorities said troops have continued to dominate the general area and all likely escape routes while sustaining pressure on the fleeing terrorists to rescue the remaining abducted victim and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
Despite the successful operation, one soldier of Operation HADIN KAI and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) paid the supreme sacrifice during the fierce exchange of fire.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Lassa Community in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists attacked the Technical Secondary School in Lassa at about 9:00 a.m. on Monday while students were writing their NECO examination, abducting several candidates and teachers before fleeing into the surrounding bush.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has intensified its sustained air offensive against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, neutralising no fewer than 11 insurgents during a precision air interdiction mission in the Maisani general area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security operatives, including the Army, Police and local Civilian Joint Task Force, have rescued seven of the unspecified number of students sitting for the National Examinations Council examinations at Lassa Day Secondary School who were abducted in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday.
Another ammunition supplier to bandits in the NorthWest region have been arrested by our security operatives .
The Raid Continues . Terrorism has no place in our society.
Top leaders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province and 76 foot soldiers including their families have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin kai in the North east region.
Local vigilantes on motorbikes along side our soldiers fight insurgents. These Vigilantes know the area better than anyone else.
Don't listen to influencers claiming the military is working with terrorists; that is simply not true.
@woye
🎥: Alasko Mohammad
It’s been three years since Nuhu Ribadu took on the role of National Security Adviser.
Many believe his appointment was a smart move by President Tinubu, pointing to a more coordinated and strategic approach in the ongoing fight against terrorism and efforts to keep the country safer.
It is certainly a significant milestone for his tenure.
How Tinubu’s visionary Appointment Of Ribadu As NSA Has Been Strategic In War Against Terror: June 26, 2026, marked the third anniversary of the appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the… https://t.co/PM2P6EWW49
Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two Lakurawa terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during an operation in the Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State.
The operation, conducted on June 27, followed intelligence that the terrorists were planning to attack Sabarumawa community.
Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two Lakurawa terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during an operation in the Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State.
The operation, conducted on June 27, followed intelligence that the terrorists were planning to attack Sabarumawa community.
The Federal Government has arrested of seven commanders of terrorist group who were intercepted at the Katsina airport while returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Game on !!!!
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers, Seize 750 Litres of Fuel in Yobe
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers during a snap checkpoint operation along the Buni Gari–Bara road in Gujba LGA of Yobe State.
The suspects, identified as Lawali Alhaji Yunusa and Musa Ibrahim Baguwa, were intercepted with two motorcycles and 30 jerrycans containing about 750 litres of petrol. Troops also recovered a Tecno phone and ₦49,650 cash.
The suspects and recovered items are in military custody as investigations continue into their alleged links to Boko Haram logistics networks.
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI CRUSH ISWAP ROADBLOCK, RESCUE 53 HOSTAGES, RECOVER 8 VEHICLES IN BORNO
Troops of Sector 2, 135 Special Forces Battalion, under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully dismantled a JAS/ISWAP terrorists’ roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles during a clearance operation conducted on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
The operation was launched after troops deployed at Dutse Kura detected terrorists mounting the roadblock through surveillance cameras. A Quick Reaction Force (QRF) swiftly responded, pursued the insurgents towards the Mangari–Dora axis, engaged them in a fierce firefight, and forced them to flee in disarray.
Following the successful engagement, troops rescued 53 civilians held by the terrorists and recovered eight vehicles seized during the attack. They subsequently cleared and dominated the terrorists’ withdrawal route before safely evacuating all rescued persons, recovered vehicles, and properties to Buratai. The rescued civilians are currently undergoing documentation and medical evaluation.
The Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, commended the troops for their professionalism, vigilance, and swift response. It also urged residents within the Joint Operations Area to remain vigilant and continue providing timely intelligence on suspicious movements and activities.
The security situation in the area remains calm, with troops maintaining an aggressive operational posture and sustained dominance across the general area.
MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
HQ JTF NE Operation HADIN KAI
Maiduguri
25 June 2026