By Nkechi Eze
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully foiled coordinated terrorist attacks on their positions at Azir Bridge and Banki in the early hours of March 13, 2026.
The attacks targeted troops’ locations at Azir Bridge in Sector 2 and Banki in Sector 1 of the operational theatre.
According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the terrorists advanced in large numbers in an apparent attempt to overrun the military positions but were met with swift and overwhelming resistance from vigilant troops.
He explained that the troops demonstrated superior tactical awareness and combat readiness during the engagements, launching well-coordinated spoiling attacks that disrupted the terrorists’ assault formations and forced them into disarray.
The ground operations were further reinforced by effective close air support from the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, which significantly contributed to repelling the attackers and securing the targeted locations.
The Joint Task Force noted that the failed assaults contradict misleading propaganda and false reports circulating on some online media platforms suggesting otherwise.
Military authorities maintained that troops remain firmly in control of the affected areas and continue to dominate the operational environment with high morale, decisive firepower and sustained offensive operations against terrorist elements.
Operation Hadin Kai reassured the public that the Joint Task Force remains resolute in its mission to defeat terrorist threats across the theatre of operations and restore lasting peace and stability to the North-East region.
