Nigerian Army said its troops have destroyed major detention facilities of terrorist group ISWAP located deep inside the Timbuktu Triangle forest in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State and free more than 70 hostages.
The troops also eliminated no fewer than 32 ISWAP fighters, including two Qaids and three Munzirs, while several others sustained injuries in the encounter.
The Army described the development as a significant operational breakthrough in a statement the Media and Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.
According to the statement, the operation conducted under the Operation DESERT SANITY-V, followed sustained intelligence-led offensives that forced terrorists to abandon key facilities previously considered beyond the reach of security forces.
Uba said the operation which has been on since January 21 January 2026 has led to discovery and destruction of of three detention camps across the Timbuktu Triangle which spans parts of Borno and Yobe states.
He added that preliminary findings indicate the facilities could hold up to 300 detainees.
According to Uba, the sustained military pressure also led to the escape of more than 70 captives, many of whom later resurfaced in communities including Goniri, Buratai and Mandaragirau.
He quoted one of the escapees identified as Malam Jidda Ba Jidda as saying he escaped during a gun battle between ISWAP fighters and advancing troops.
Uba added that during the encounters, no fewer than 32 ISWAP fighters were neutralised, including two Qaids and three Munzirs, while several others sustained injuries.
He added that after clearing the area, troops deliberately destroyed the facilities to prevent reuse, underscoring the professionalism and combat effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI forces.
“This successful operation has now degraded ISWAP’s ability to detain civilians, collect ransom and maintain control over local communities, while further shrinking the group’s operational space.
“The military says it remains committed to sustaining pressure on terrorist elements and restoring lasting peace in the North East,” he concluded.
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