Nigerian Military Repels Terrorist Attack in Ngoshe, Borno State
Nigerian troops successfully repelled a terrorist assault on Ngoshe in Borno State, neutralizing over 50 insurgents and recovering weapons.
On March 3, 2026, Nigerian Army troops under Operation Hadin Kai repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on military positions in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The insurgents, identified as members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), launched the assault around 7:30 p.m., aiming to overrun artillery positions.
During the engagement, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted precision airstrikes on the fleeing terrorists, resulting in the neutralization of over 50 insurgents. Ground troops recovered three AK-47 rifles and a General Purpose Machine Gun barrel from the scene.
Brigadier General Nasirudeen Abdullahi, Commander of the 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, led the reinforcement team that coordinated the counter-attack, forcing the terrorists to withdraw. He commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience, urging them to sustain aggressive operations to further degrade terrorist elements in the area.
The Nigerian Army remains resolute in denying terrorists freedom of action and continues to conduct sustained operations aimed at ensuring lasting peace, security, and economic stability across the North East. The morale of troops remains high, and operations in the theatre are ongoing.