Troops repel terrorist infiltration in Borno, neutralise four insurgents
News Troops repel terrorist infiltration in Borno, neutralise four insurgents Published on April 23, 2026 By Mikal Attah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a terrorist infiltration into Kanama town in Borno State, killing four suspected insurgents during a response operation. This was disclosed in a post shared by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama via his X handle. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of the 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to gunfire within the town. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); On arrival, the troops discovered that suspected terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community and engaged them in a gun battle. The attackers were overpowered and forced to retreat, while troops conducted follow-up operations in the area. During the operation, four suspected insurgents were neutralised. A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, was injured during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical treatment. No military equipment was reported lost. Items recovered from the suspects include two mobile phones and cash. Security sources said the situation in the area remains under monitoring, with troops maintaining operations to prevent further attacks. Don't Miss Lagos moves to reduce workplace hazards through Safety training You may like Troops repel attack, rescue abductees in Sokoto Troops intercept suspected terrorists, recover AK-47 in Zamfara patrol Troops intercept suspected terrorist’ logistics supplier in Borno Troops destroy suspected terrorist camp in Zamfara operation Reps urge FG to deploy troops to Borno, Kaduna over increasing attacks Troops arrest four suspects, recover motorcycles in Zamfara