38 bodies recovered as Nigerian troops pound terrorists in Borno [VIDEO]

News 38 bodies recovered as Nigerian troops pound terrorists in Borno [VIDEO] Published on March 28, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have neutralized 38 ISWAP terrorists. A statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the operation was carried out on Saturday morning. The terrorists had attacked the FOB Mandaragirau in Sector 2, Borno State, before they were overpowered by the troops. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to the statement, the troops engaged the terrorists with well-coordinated ambushes and a deliberate offensive-defensive response that forced the assailants into a disorderly withdrawal. The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI was also said to have provided close air support to the troops to enhance targeted kinetic responses against the attackers. “Subsequent exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes inflicted further heavy losses. “A total of about 38 terrorists were neutralized with 8 bodies recovered so far within the immediate engagement area and human intelligence from locals confirming over 30 additional terrorists’ bodies and weapons strewn along Garin Mallum–Garin Gajere axis into the Timbuktu Triangle. “This was evidenced by blood trails and abandoned equipment. Troops also recovered 7 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 4 RPG bombs and assorted ammunition, while recording no fatalities; one MRAP was hit by RPG fire, with injured personnel promptly stabilized. “The scale of enemy losses has triggered widespread jubilation among local communities and highlights the sustained dominance of OPHK troops in denying terrorists freedom of action,” the statement added. Watch video Up Next Ultimum Limited commissions production plant, unveils expansion plan Don't Miss El-Rufai’s release should be backed by court order – Adeyanju to ICPC You may like Borno: Troops kill eight terrorists in foiled attack Police rescue 7-year-old abducted in Borno WAEC releases 2026 computer-based results Troops arrest three suspected terrorists, seize AK-47 in Benue Two villagers dead as troops, vigilantes repel terrorist attack in Zamfara Hidden bomb neutralised by troops in Niger

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