Ndume Applauds Troops’ Onslaught Against Boko Haram, ISWAP In Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu Triangle

Senator Ali Ndume has applauded the military on the ongoing onslaughts against Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, saying the the nation’s Service Chiefs have achieved a lot since the beginning of January this year, to bring the over 16 years activities of the insurgent to an end.

he also lauded the cooperation among the governors of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa in sustaining the fight against insurgents in the North east.
According to the Senator, representing Borno North the military has now taken the fight to the insurgents after many years of allowing them to dictate the pace of the battle. He said he has always advocated for a proactive measures against the insurgents, saying the military has now decide to take the bull by the horns instead of waiting for the terrorists to attack first before reacting.

the former Chairman, Senate Committee on Army also  called on the military to sustain the fight and ensure that the terrorists are routed from their hideouts, praising the Chief of Army Staff,  Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Theatre Commander of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ and troops for their commitment to end the close to two decades of Boko Haram insurgency in the country.
Ndume: “For many years ago, I was one of the strong advocates, calling upon the Military to take the war to the doorsteps of insurgents, and to remain proactive rather than reactive. I am happy because this is what is manifested now against terrorists.
“I humbly call on the military authorities to sustain the ongoing operations in the Sambisa Forests, Mandara Mountains bordering the Cameroun Republic, the Timbuktu Triangle and shores of the Lake Chad region to stem the tide of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.”

The magazine reports that troops of Operation Hadin Kai has recorded huge success in their onslaught against the insurgents in places such as the Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu Triangle, Mandara Mountains near the Cameroon border, among others places in the North east as they stepped up attacks on the terrorists in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.
In the past few days, troops operating under Operation DESERT SANITY V, have neutralized two senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders and eight other terrorists in the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains near the Cameroon border.

Also, the OPHK troops recently captured the mosque of a notorious ISWAP leader, Abu Ayuba and destroyed his residence during raids on his hideouts in the Timbuktu Triangle and Sambisa Forest area. Ayuba, a notorious ISWAP leader and Wali (Governor) of the Timbuktu Triangle, narrowly escaped the attack. The mosque had served as a key planning hub for ISWAP operations for years.

In a statement released last week, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Information Manager of the Joint Task Force North East, OPHK, said the troops of the OPHK had delivered a decisive blow on terrorists around the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains, while they were planning to lay an ambush against the troops.

He said “OPHK troops delivered a decisive blow to BH/ISWAP terrorists along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains axis on 22 January 2026. At around 0930 hours, insurgents attempted a well-planned ambush with roadside improvised explosive devices (RSIED) and heavy gunfire, but troops under Sector 1 responded with superior firepower, neutralizing 10 terrorists, including two senior commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida.”
He added that follow-up operations led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one pump-action rifle, five motorcycles, two hand grenades, two Baofeng radios, 12 AK-47 magazines, a rocket-propelled grenade charger, detonation cords, batteries, bandoliers, camel bags, iron bars, and IED accessories.
“On a separate axis, Sector 1 troops engaged terrorists around the Malkube area, recovering additional AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and communication devices, while neutralizing two more insurgents with no casualties to our personnel,” Lt. Col. Uba explained.
Earlier, another battle group repelled BH/ISWAP elements attempting to infiltrate from Cameroon near Galakura, forcing them to withdraw in disarray. Exploitation of the area yielded insurgent equipment, including two motorcycles, further denying the terrorists freedom of action. Troop morale and combat efficiency remain high, and operations will be sustained across the North East region.”