Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari-Buratai road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026, while the troops were conducting operations along the route.
The Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to Goni, one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle deployed by the troops ran over an improvised explosive device during the encounter, damaging two tyres.
He said the troops subsequently conducted an exploitation of the ambush site and recovered an AK-47 magazine, 30 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, two RPG bombs, one motorcycle and two bicycles.
Goni said no casualty was recorded, adding that troops had continued operations to dominate the area and prevent terrorists from freely operating along the route.
Four Family Members of Suspected Terrorists Surrender
In a separate development, four family members of suspected terrorists, including an eight-month-old infant, have surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion along the Gwoza-Limankara road in Borno State.
The group reportedly surrendered at about 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, September 6.
Military sources said preliminary investigations indicated that the individuals escaped from the Hiduwa terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains, Gwoza Local Government Area.
The sources said the group told troops that a lack of basic necessities in the enclave forced them to leave in search of safety.
The four individuals and the infant are currently in military custody undergoing screening and further investigation.
Troops Destroy IED on Damboa-Maiduguri Road
Meanwhile, troops of the 19 Battalion, operating under the 25 Brigade, have safely detonated an improvised explosive device reportedly planted by suspected terrorists along the Damboa-Bulabulin-Maiduguri road.
The IED was discovered at about 12:07 p.m. on Monday during a road-dominance patrol and escort operation for civilian vehicles.
According to military sources, the device was found around Asorok, shortly before Bulabulin, where it had allegedly been buried.
Troops immediately secured the area before safely detonating the explosive, preventing possible casualties and damage to vehicles using the road.
Following the clearance of the threat, the troops continued their movement towards the checkpoint at Kumala.
Troops Arrest Suspected Cameroonian
Also, troops of the 25 Brigade, working with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, have arrested a suspected foreign national along the Azir-Damboa road in Borno State.
Military sources said the suspect was arrested at about 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, following information from residents about the movement of a suspected foreigner along the route.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly identified himself as a Cameroonian national.
He allegedly told the troops that he entered Nigeria through Taraba State and was travelling towards Niger State in search of artisanal work but lost his way.
The suspect remains in military custody as authorities investigate his identity, travel history and circumstances surrounding his presence in the area.
