The Nigerian Army has announced a series of successes in its operations against insurgents in the North East. Between March 28 and 30, 2026, troops under Operation Hadin Kai foiled attacks and intercepted logistics supplies meant for suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. The Army's update details operations carried out across parts of Borno State, including Damboa, Gwoza, Askira Uba, and Maiduguri. According to the statement, troops repelled planned attacks by detecting the movement of suspected fighters through surveillance, forcing them to retreat. The Army also intercepted vehicles carrying large quantities of suspected terrorist supplies, including medical drugs, motorcycle parts, and mosquito nets.
The update has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some questioning the overall impact of such operations amid continued insecurity in parts of the country. Some have called for a different approach, urging the military to target the sponsors and financial backers of the insurgents. A separate account by a kidnap survivor has further highlighted the human cost of insecurity, revealing how he was abducted by armed men, held for 42 days, and subjected to violence despite his family paying a ransom.
