Tag: counterterrorism

  • Borno ambush: Operation Hadin Kai disrupts insurgent logistics in Konduga corridor

    Borno ambush: Operation Hadin Kai disrupts insurgent logistics in Konduga corridor

    Photo credit: Vanguard

    2025-12-22 09:00:00

    According to *Vanguard*, troops under Operation Hadin Kai, working with local vigilantes, carried out a coordinated long-range ambush in Borno State that disrupted insurgent logistics and led to multiple fatalities among the attackers.

    The report says the action took place around movement routes between communities in Konduga LGA, a corridor often linked to insurgent resupply and tactical repositioning.

    Security sources frame the operation as part of continuing “kinetic” efforts to degrade logistics chains—targeting movement, not just fixed camps.

    While claims of battlefield success are frequent, residents and humanitarian watchers typically look for what follows: reduced attacks, safer roads, and sustained presence after the headlines.

    Channels TV reported the operation “successfully disrupted a terrorist logistics operation,” while AllAfrica’s recap also described a “well-coordinated ambush” that neutralised insurgents—echoing the operational account carried by Vanguard.

    **Echotitbits take:** Tactical wins matter, but civilians measure security by continuity. Watch whether follow-on operations clear and hold the corridor, whether displaced communities can return safely, and whether authorities communicate transparently about casualties and recovery.

    Source: Vanguard — December 22, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/again-troops-of-operation-hadin-kai-kill-17-terrorists-in-coordinated-ambush/)

  • Troops uncover roadside bomb in Borno and arrest suspected insurgent logistics suppliers

    Troops uncover roadside bomb in Borno and arrest suspected insurgent logistics suppliers

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-20 12:00:00

    A statement relayed by Punch says troops under Operation Hadin Kai discovered an improvised explosive device planted along the Damboa–Komala road and arrested suspects described as logistics suppliers for insurgents.

    The report says the IED was located during a patrol and safely detonated, while a separate intelligence-led operation intercepted a vehicle allegedly transporting supplies believed to be destined for terrorist networks.

    Military officials say disrupting supply lines is critical to weakening insurgent capability, and the arrested suspects have been handed over for further investigation.

    The Nigerian Army’s official release said: “TROOPS OF OPHK DISCOVER IED… ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST LOGISTICS SUPPLIERS IN BORNO,” while TVC News also reported troops “have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device” and arrested a suspected logistics supplier.

    Echotitbits take:
    The immediate win is supply-chain disruption. Watch for follow-on arrests of financiers and middlemen, and whether security operations tighten without choking legitimate local trade.

    Source: Punch — December 20, 2025 (https://punchng.com/photos-troops-uncover-bomb-on-borno-road-arrest-terror-logistics-suppliers/)
    Punch 2025-12-20

  • Military foils Mandara Mountains infiltration attempt near Bitta

    Military foils Mandara Mountains infiltration attempt near Bitta

    Photo Credit: Channels TV / File
    2025-12-18 11:00:00

    Vanguard reports that Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai thwarted an early-morning infiltration attempt by insurgents operating from the Mandara Mountains, with multiple fighters neutralised.

    The incident involved surveillance-led detection and a rapid response that prevented militants from gaining a foothold around the Bitta axis.

    Verification: Channels TV and The Sun also reported the operation and described it as a foiled attack/infiltration attempt.

    Quotes: Channels TV: “thwarted an early-morning attempt… to infiltrate Bitta…” The Sun: “neutralising a top commander… and others.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Tactical wins matter, but communities judge security by reopened roads, safe farms and fewer abductions. Watch for holding operations and civilian protection—not just headline casualty figures.

    Source: Vanguard — 2025-12-18 — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/troops-kill-top-boko-haram-commander-foil-terrorists-infiltration-in-bitta-mandara-mountains/

    Vanguard 2025-12-18

  • Reps Urge Burkina Faso to Release Nigerian Soldiers Held After ‘Aircraft Incident’

    Reps Urge Burkina Faso to Release Nigerian Soldiers Held After ‘Aircraft Incident’

    Photo Credit: Punch

    2025-12-17

    In a report by *The Punch*, Nigeria’s House of Representatives is asking Burkina Faso to release Nigerian soldiers allegedly detained following an aircraft-related incident, as diplomatic engagement continues.

    Lawmakers argue that the detention risks worsening regional security cooperation at a time when West Africa is battling cross-border terrorism, arms flows, and insurgent financing.

    The development also highlights how fragile trust has become in the Sahel, where military-led governments and shifting alliances can rapidly complicate crisis management.

    Other reporting on the same development includes:
    – BBC Africa: “Regional tensions are rising amid strained security partnerships in the Sahel.”
    – Al Jazeera: “Diplomatic channels are being tested as governments demand consular access and due process.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Nigeria should push for quiet, fast diplomacy—public grandstanding rarely helps. Watch for ECOWAS backchannels, whether Burkina Faso grants consular access, and if the incident triggers new rules for military flight clearances in the region.

    Source: The Punch — December 17, 2025 (https://punchng.com/reps-seek-release-of-aircraft-soldiers-detained-by-burkina-faso/)

     

  • FG Reports 860 Terrorism Convictions, Cites Due Process

    Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi said Nigeria recorded 860 terrorism-related convictions over seven years alongside a high number of acquittals, presenting the figures as evidence of due process.

    The disclosure followed high-level engagements with US officials focused on security, democracy and human rights.

    2025-12-10

    The Nation

    2025-12-10