Troops Eliminate 152 Insurgents, Capture 142 Suspects In Military Operations

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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, between August 1 and 31, 2026, killed no fewer than 152 terrorists in the North-Eastern part of the country.

A security expert, Zagazola Makama, said the latest operational figures showed that 142 others had also been arrested, including suspected logistics suppliers.

In a report posted on his official X handle on Tuesday, Makama said the monthly operational summary also showed that 219 terrorists surrendered to the troops during the period.

The troops also effected 10 successful air interdictions in support of ground operations, targeting terrorists’ movements and logistic activities in different locations within the theater.

The air operations, coupled with sustained ground offensives, were aimed at disrupting terrorist formations, supply routes and freedom of movement.

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Troops also neutralized nine improvised explosive devices, IEDs during the period under review, denying terrorist elements the opportunity to use the devices against military personnel and civilians.

Various operations saw troops recover 58 weapons and explosive items, and 1,184 rounds of ammunition.

The recoveries are likely to further erode the firepower and operational capacity of terrorist elements active in the Northeast.

The troops also recovered 16 mobility assets, including motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles and other vehicles allegedly used for terrorist activities.

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