OPHK Contains ISWAP Attack on FOB Gajiram, Neutralises Terrorists, Recovers Weapons in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully contained an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State.
A statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the attack occurred at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, when a large number of terrorists launched an assault in an attempt to overrun the troops’ position.
According to the statement, the troops responded with determined and effective fire, forcing the attackers to withdraw after sustaining heavy casualties.
“During the engagement, troops neutralised several of the terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and communication gadgets,” the statement said.
It added that post-engagement review of surveillance footage further confirmed several casualties being evacuated by the retreating terrorists, noting that the recovered items and footage were undergoing further operational assessment.
The military disclosed that a few troops sustained injuries during the engagement after part of the defences was temporarily breached, resulting in damage to some combat enablers and vehicles from Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) fire.
The injured personnel were promptly airlifted and are currently stable and receiving medical attention.
Following the attack, troops have remained firmly deployed in and around the FOB and adjoining areas to dominate the general area, monitor the situation and prevent any further attempts by the terrorists to re-engage.
Residents of Gajiram and surrounding communities have been advised to remain calm and continue with their lawful activities.
Members of the public were also urged to promptly report any suspicious movement or activity to the nearest security agencies or call 07084988859 to support intelligence sharing in the ongoing operations.
The military said troops continue to maintain high vigilance in and around Gajiram, while exploitation of the operational area and further assessment of the terrorists’ casualties and activities remain ongoing.
Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, reassured the public of its “unshakable commitment” to sustaining pressure on ISWAP terrorists until lasting peace and stability are fully restored in the North East.
