News
Troops raid Boko Haram hideout, destroy weapons in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have conducted a successful offensive against Boko Haram terrorists in the Bula Daloye cluster of Borno State, destroying several hideouts and recovering assorted weapons.
Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed details of the operation on his X handle on Friday, said the raid was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on 18 November 2025 by personnel of the 21 Special Armoured Battalion.
According to him, the troops initially stormed a target location where the insurgents fled upon sighting the advancing soldiers. The forces then pushed deeper into a second site within the cluster, conducting a thorough sweep of a three-kilometre radius that showed clear evidence of terrorist activity.
Makama added that the operation led to the destruction of makeshift camps and the recovery of weapons, dealing another blow to remnants of the terrorist group still operating within the area.
“The troops engaged the terrorists in a fire fight and neutralized some of them while others fled. The troops further destroyed all identified structures used by the terrorists.” He wrote. “During the operation, one military vehicle reportedly triggered an improvised explosive device (IED), resulting in injuries to two hybrid force personnel. They were stabilised on-site by medical staff. There were no fatalities reported among the troops.”
Recovered were five AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 67 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, two motorcycles, a Dane gun and a bicycle. An explosive ordnance disposal team also found and safely detonated four additional IEDs.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Tems makes history as first African female artist with US Diamond-certified single
Imo now one-party state, our people have decided to re-elect Tinubu in 2027, Says Uzodimma
Court sentences two men to death by hanging for raping, murdering 17-year-old girl in Anambra
Trump criticises Tuchel’s tactics after England’s World Cup exit to Argentina
NBA Presidential Poll: Badejo-Okusanya leads as voting continues after cyberattack delay
APC crisis deepens as Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists sue party, INEC over Ondo primaries
NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike wins Beacon of Education Award, pledges support for children with special needs
5.0-magnitude quake rocks Southeastern Turkey
Nigerians, foreign nationals nabbed over illegal mining in Nasarawa
My husband suffering political prosecution – El-Rufai’s wife Asia reports husband’s detention to international community
Kebbi 2027: ADC Guber candidate Abubakar Malami names Musa Zagi as running mate
Suspected bandits kill 13 in fresh attacks on Sokoto communities
Kano Senator Rufa’i Hanga meets Gov Yusuf, finalizes move to join APC
Court dismisses suit seeking INEC recognition of Turaki-led PDP interim NWC
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
BREAKING: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC
Major shake up in Kaduna ADC as Salihu Lukman dumps party, blames El-Rufai
8 Public assets named after Tinubu since becoming president (Full List)
BREAKING: Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying INEC’s 2027 electoral guidelines
Mary Habila had a boyfriend but was like a daughter to me; before her death, she had a nosebleed, Umahi says
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
BREAKING: Abducted principal, NECO official, students rescued – Kogi Govt
Supreme Court directs final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s son bags degree in UK
Hawking, preaching in buses to attract ₦50,000 fine — Senate
FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Tinubu
Bauchi 2027: APC picks ex-Bala Mohammed campaign DG Faruk Mustapha as Deputy Gov candidate
BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour leader
Late Mary Habila’s father rejects autopsy, withdraws police from investigation
