A commander identified as Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula and 20 members of Boko Haram/ISWAP have been killed in Goniri Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) conducted a series of raids on Goniri community, which began on the night of Monday, 9 March 2026, and continued into the early hours of Tuesday, 10 March 2026 during which the commander and the others were killed
A spokesperson of HADIN KAI (OPHK), Lt. Col. Sani Uba, who said this added that the terrorists targeted military locations under Sector 2 of Operation but the troops successfully thwarted the terrorists’ coordinated efforts, which involved advances from Goniri village and the Ngamdu junction axis in an apparent attempt to encircle military positions.
Uba said some soldiers were wounded in the encounter but were promptly evacuated and are currently in stable condition.
“The vigilant troops responded swiftly with superior firepower and tactical maneuvers, coordinating their defence while reinforcements and air support were deployed,” Lt. Col. Uba stated. The terrorists were overwhelmed and forced to retreat in disarray, suffering heavy casualties, including a senior commander.”
“Following the clash, troops recovered several bodies, weapons, ammunition, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other equipment abandoned by the retreating terrorists. Follow-up operations in the Timbuktu Triangle, specifically around Gwaigomari, led to the discovery of additional terrorist casualties.”
Uba said the military was in firm control of the area, adding that ground and air forces continued aggressive follow-up operations in surrounding communities to locate any surviving terrorists.
He said, “Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute and committed to the complete defeat of terrorism and the restoration of lasting peace and security across the North-East. The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience while urging them to sustain the operational tempo.”
