Troops neutralise 24 terrorists, record major arms recovery in Borno foiled attack

Troops of sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised 24 terrorists while successfully repelling a coordinated attack on Kukareta community in Borno State.

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The attack, which commenced around midnight and lasted until about 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2026 was decisively contained following a fierce engagement with the insurgents.

The troops were said to have inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, neutralising no fewer than 24 during the encounter.

Items recovered from the terrorists include 18 AK-47 rifles, three General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), two PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, three Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, two mortar tubes, four hand grenades and 18 AK-47 magazines.

A large quantity of belted 7.62mm special ammunition used for PKT anti-aircraft weapons was also recovered.

Two soldiers sustained gunshot wounds in action and are currently receiving medical attention.

The successful defence of Kukareta was described as a significant operational achievement, further demonstrating the effectiveness and resilience of troops in ongoing counter-insurgency operations across the North-East.