GONIRI, YOBE STATE – In a fierce late-night encounter that lasted into the early hours of Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Nigerian military has once again proven its dominance in the North-East. Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion, under the Joint Task Force "Operation HADIN KAI," successfully neutralized a desperate assault by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Goniri, Gujba Local Government Area.
The Midnight Ambush
The insurgents, advancing from the Mandunari axis, attempted a stealthy breach of the military camp at midnight. However, they were met with a "crushing blow" as eagle-eyed troops detected their movement early. Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for Operation HADIN KAI, confirmed that a well-coordinated "spoiling attack" forced the terrorists into a deadly killing zone.
Tomorrows Best has learned that no equipment was lost and the camp perimeter remained unbreached throughout the heavy exchange of gunfire. The defeat was finalized when the Nigerian Army Aviation and Air Component scrambled to the scene, decimating the retreating survivors from the sky.
Battlefield Recovery: Arms and Ammunition
Following the clearance operation, the military recovered a significant cache of weaponry. Blood trails and body parts scattered across the Mandunari axis suggest heavy casualties on the side of the insurgents.
| Item Category | Quantity/Description |
|---|---|
| Machine Guns | 1 GPMG, 2 PKT Guns |
| Assault Rifles | 5 AK-47 Rifles |
| Ammunition | Several belts of assorted rounds |
| Troop Status | Wounded soldiers stable & receiving care |
Logistics Network Smashed at Banki-Kumshe
In a related victory reported by Tomorrows Best, troops of the 152 Task Force Battalion intercepted a major supply chain meant for ISWAP/JAS terrorists. On May 8, along the Banki–Kumshe route near the Cameroon border, soldiers laid a successful ambush that caught insurgents transporting essential supplies.
The terrorists fled, leaving behind a "supermarket" of logistics, including 32 surgical drips, 25 bags of grains, and even motorcycle repair parts. Interestingly, a Cameroon-registered phone number was also recovered, hinting at the cross-border nature of their support network.
"This latest failed attack reinforces the unrelenting operational dominance of OPHK and the futility of terrorist aggression against well-fortified and battle-ready troops." — Lt. Col. Sani Uba
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