Troops neutralise five terrorist, rescue 38 family members in Borno clearance operation

Troops neutralise five terrorist, rescue 38 family members in Borno clearance operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai in conjunction with Hybrid Forces and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised five terrorist and rescued 38 family members of fleeing insurgents during a clearance operation around Geizua, Borno State.

The operation, which is part of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted terrorist enclaves in the Shehutari and Churchur areas of Bama Local Government Area.

A reliable military source told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the clearance mission began at about 8 a.m. on May 8, 2025.

The troops reportedly advanced from their harbour area, clearing camps around Shehutari and Churchur, which were found deserted.

As the troops continued the operation, they encountered fleeing terrorists where five insurgent was neutralised.

The troops also intercepted a group of terrorist family members, comprising 17 adult women and 21 children, who were taken into custody for profiling and further investigation.

Troops neutralise five terrorist, rescue 38 family members in Borno clearance operation