The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai, neutralised several terrorists and foiled a complex drone-assisted attack during intensified operations in the North-East. Onoja said troops repelled a major terrorist assault in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno, killing dozens of fighters, including senior commanders. Onoja added that troops intercepted suspected gunrunners in Taraba, recovering ammunition, cash and motorcycles. In the North-Central, he said troops of Operations Savannah Shield and Enduring Peace arrested suspected terrorists and ammunition couriers in Kwara, Plateau and Nasarawa states. In the South-East, he said troops of Operation Udo Ka neutralised suspected terrorists and recovered improvised explosive devices in Imo.

Source: Punch March 20, 2026 19:27 UTC