By Miriam Humbe
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Sector 2, in the early hours of 23 April 2026, successfully repelled a determined terrorist attack on Kukareta.
Media Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force. (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lt Col Sani Uba disclosed this in a statement.
The attack, which commenced shortly after midnight and lasted until about 0300 hours, was met with a swift and coordinated response by vigilant troops.
The troops executed a deliberate offensive-defensive operation, effectively containing the assault and forcing the terrorists into a disorderly withdrawal.
During the engagement, troops inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, with 24 terrorists neutralised so far.
Ongoing exploitation of the battlefield has led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including 18 AK-47 rifles, three General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), two PKT machine guns, three Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, two mortar tubes, four hand grenades, 18 AK-47 magazines, and large quantities of belted 7.62mm ammunition for PKT systems. Troops recorded two personnel wounded in action, who have since been stabilised.
Additionally, one reinforcing armoured vehicle sustained damage, with all its tyres blown out during the engagement.
Exploitation operations are ongoing to recover additional bodies and equipment along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes, which are littered with blood trails and abandoned medical supplies.
This successful operation highlights the resilience, combat readiness, and fire superiority of OPHK troops in denying terrorists freedom of action.
Operations will continue with sustained offensive pressure to consolidate gains and decisively defeat all terrorist elements across the Joint Operations Area.
The Military High Command commends the troops for their impressive battle performance , urging them to sustain aggressive operations.
