Nigerian Army identifies terrorists position in Sambisa Forest
- On May 13, 2025, Nigerian Army troops discovered a new Boko Haram terrorist position at Garin Baaba in Sambisa Forest during aerial reconnaissance.
- The discovery followed ongoing efforts to flush out insurgents amid recent coordinated attacks on military bases in Borno State, including Rann, Gajiram, and Dikwa.
- Troops recovered and destroyed weapons, bombs, IEDs, and containers for vehicle-borne explosives, and subsequently neutralized over 20 terrorists.
- The theatre commander AE Abubakar reported that multiple assaults took place recently in Rann, Dikwa, and Gajiram, emphasizing the military’s commitment to overcoming the insurgency and reestablishing stability in the area.
- The attacks reflect adaptive insurgent tactics including armed drones, but the military continues multi-front operations aimed at restoring lasting regional security quickly.
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Nigerian Army identifies terrorists position in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army has identified terrorists latest hideouts at Sambisa Forest. It disclosed that troops of Operation Hadun KAI identified terrorist new positions at Garin Baaba within Sambisa Forest. Posting on its X handle, the Army said the new position was discovered by the troops on May 13 during an aerial reconnaissance. During the operation, troops recovered weapons, bombs, containers intended for Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices…
Nigerian military speaks on insurgents attacks in Borno, reassures citizens
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Boko Haram kills 4 soldiers in renewed onslaught on military bases - Daily Trust
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have launched coordinated attacks on three military bases in Rann, Gajiram and Dikwa in Borno State, killing at least four soldiers. Security and local sources confirmed that all the attacks happened in the early hours of Tuesday, stating that the insurgents lost many fighters in Dikwa and Gajiram, where the military repelled their attacks. This is coming barely 24 hours after the terrorists attacked the military …
Troops Overrun Terrorist Hideouts in Sambisa, Recover Weapons, Explosive Devices
Troops Overrun Terrorist Hideouts in Sambisa, Recover Weapons, Explosive Devices Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in a joint clearance operation with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have successfully overrun multiple terrorist hideouts in the notorious Sambisa Forest, a former stronghold of Boko Haram insurgents. The coordinated offensive, which took place on Wednesday, May 15, […] The post Troops Overrun Terrorist Hideouts in Sambisa, Reco…
How Troops Overran Terrorist Hideout In Sambisa Forest
A joint operation between troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was conducted in the Sambisa Forest today, 15 May 2025, between 6am and 12pm. The aggressive patrol and clearance operation targeted terrorist strongholds in Garin Malam Ali, Garin Glucose and Ukuba. The troops successfully invaded the strongholds, forcing the insurgents to flee and abandon their arms and ammunition. Recovered items include various w…
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