Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered an underground Boko Haram logistics storage facility stocked with medical supplies, fuel and other critical materials after overrunning several terrorist enclaves in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State.
The discovery followed coordinated, intelligence-led offensives carried out on Sunday in Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma, where the troops also repelled multiple drone attacks launched by the terrorists.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Uba Sani, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.
According to Sani, the operations were conducted under Operation Desert Sanity and resulted in the destruction of several terrorist camps, significantly degrading the logistical and operational capacity of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province elements operating in the axis.
“Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle,” the statement read.
He said that on Sunday, January 18, 2026, troops advanced from their harbour areas and carried out deliberate, intelligence-driven operations against identified terrorist enclaves in the three locations.
Sani explained that the offensive was supported by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, which provided sustained Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance coverage.
“The air-ground synergy enabled real-time tracking of terrorist movements, deterred adversary reinforcement, and enhanced the precision and confidence of ground operations,” he said.
During the clearance operations, the troops recovered several items of military and logistical significance.
These included Baofeng radios, mobile phones, five AK-47 magazines, several rounds of 7.62×39mm special ammunition, 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition, Boko Haram/ISWAP flags, links of 12.7×108mm ammunition, diesel-powered grinding machines, a large quantity of medical supplies, bags of grains, a pick-up truck, an underground logistics storage facility, and petroleum and lubricant dumps.
Sani noted that the recoveries “further degraded the operational and logistical capacity of the terrorists.”
The spokesperson revealed that the advancing troops came under armed drone attacks around midday.
“Despite this, the troops maintained momentum and continued the offensives. A second drone attack attempted in the evening was also decisively repelled, forcing the terrorists to withdraw and reaffirming the troops’ dominance of the area,” he said.
Sani added that troop morale remained high despite sustained engagements.
“The general security situation in the area is assessed as calm but unpredictable, with troops remaining vigilant and at a high state of readiness,” he stated.
He stated that the military high command has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the operations, stressing that troops remain resolute in their mission to eliminate terrorist threats, protect civilians and restore lasting peace and stability to the North-East.