SAA event in Nigeria on Mon 30th March 2026

Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.

According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.

During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.

The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.

They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.