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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Night Ambush Operation in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the operation, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity/Siege Operations, took place at about 11:05 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at Bazamri village, a location identified as a major crossing point for members of the ISWAP. According to the sources, troops laying ambush at the location intercepted and engaged the terrorists in a firefight, resulting in the neutralisation of two insurgents. Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area and recovered several items suspected to be logistics supplies for the terrorists. Recovered items included 54 packs of 80-gram detergent, 32 packs of 500-gram salt and one carton of spaghetti. Military authorities confirmed that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation. The ambush team was said to have subsequently changed position and continued surveillance and waiting operations in the area as part of sustained offensive actions against terrorist movements. Security sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained satisfactory, while offensive operations across the theatre continued.