Troops of the Join Task Force (North East) , deployed in Goniri, under Sector 2 of OPHK, have foiled bandits’ attack and neutralized over 20 bandits in Goniri, Yobe State.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI in a statement, said the bandits were initially detected through surveillance assets advancing simultaneously from Goniri village and the Ngamdu junction axis in an apparent attempt to encircle the military location.
According to the statement, the gallant officers responded with superior firepower and tactical maneuvering, killing over 20 terrorists including a senior terrorist commander identified as Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula.
Troops recovered several terrorist bodies along with weapons and equipment abandoned during the retreat. It also recovered multiple machine guns, AK-47 rifles, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), bombs, and assorted ammunition of various grades.
“Further exploitation and clearance operations by troops in the general area of Gwaigomari within the Timbuktu Triangle led to the discovery of additional terrorist bodies during follow-up patrols conducted up to the early hours of Wednesday, 11 March 2026.” It said
It said troops that sustained injuries during the encounter were immediately evacuated for medical attention and are currently in stable condition.
Troops kill over 20 insurgents, recover arms, ammunition in Yobe
