Other MoA event in Nigeria on Thu 26th February 2026

Army troops  foils ISWAP attack on picketing troops in Konduga, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade have successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on picketing personnel in the North East, of Konduga Borno state. 

According to sources at about 1215 hours on February 26, picketing troops at checkpoint came under attack by elements of Boko Haram terrorists. 

The soldiers responded aggressively while the Quick Reaction Force (QRF), led by the Sunray team, swiftly mobilised to the contact point where fire was exchanged with the terrorists. The attackers reportedly fled into the Yale Forest following the encounter.

In the aftermath, troops conducted exploitation along the terrorists’ withdrawal route and recovered one PKT believed to belong to the attackers.

The sources confirmed that the operation did not result in any casualties or injuries among the JTF personnel, and no equipment was lost.

The JTF added that monitoring of the area continues, and the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remain satisfactory.

The sources said that the  latest operation demonstrates the continued vigilance and readiness of the JTF in the North East to protect civilians and deny terrorists freedom of movement.