An underground supply base of Boko Haram has been uncovered by the military in Borno.

An underground supply base of Boko Haram has been uncovered by the military in Borno.

Under Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian troops have found an underground logistics base belonging to Boko Haram in Borno State, which contained fuel, medical supplies, and other resources. 

This discovery was made following intelligence-led strikes on terrorist hideouts in the Timbuktu Triangle area, which includes the communities of Chilaria, Garin Faruk, and Abirma, on Sunday. Lt. Col. Uba Sani, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. 

He stated that this operation was part of Operation Desert Sanity and led to the dismantling of several camps associated with Boko Haram and ISWAP. 

The statement highlighted that the troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, achieved further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering weapons and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks from the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. 

Sani explained that the soldiers launched their attacks on January 18, 2026, from their positions, targeting known terrorist enclaves. He also mentioned that the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai provided crucial support to the ground troops through constant surveillance and intelligence during the operation. 

This collaboration allowed for real-time tracking of terrorist movements, deterred enemy reinforcements, and enhanced the precision and confidence of ground operations. 

During the operation, troops recovered various weapons and items, including communication devices, ammunition, and military equipment. 

The recovered items included "Baofeng radios, phones, five AK-47 magazines, and several rounds of 7.62 × 39mm special ammunition and 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition." 

Other items found included "multiple Boko Haram/ISWAP flags, links of 12.7 × 108 mm ammunition, diesel-powered grinding machines, a large quantity of medical supplies, several bags of grains, a pick-up truck, underground logistics storage, and a petroleum and oil lubricant dump." 

Sani noted that these recoveries weakened the terrorists' operational capabilities and their ability to transport supplies. 

He also revealed that the troops faced drone attacks during the mission. 

"At around midday, the advancing troops were attacked by armed drones launched by the terrorists," he said. 

He added, "Despite this, the troops kept their momentum and continued their offensives. A second drone attack in the evening was also successfully repelled, forcing the terrorists to withdraw and reaffirming the troops' dominance in the area." 

Sani stated that troop morale remains high, and while the area is currently calm, it is still unpredictable. 

"The general security situation in the area is assessed as calm but unpredictable, with troops remaining vigilant and in a high state of readiness," he stated. 

He affirmed that military leadership is committed to continuing operations to eliminate terrorists, protect civilians, and restore peace in the North-East.