# Counter-insurgency operations in Borno State

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/counter-insurgency-operations-in-borno-state
> Updated: 2026-09-06T04:58:08.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Military operations by Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State have transitioned from large-scale airstrikes to direct ground engagements and surrenders.

In late August 2026, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted precision airstrikes in the Monguno and Biu Local Government Areas. These strikes targeted suspected terrorist concentrations, resulting in the reported deaths of between 36 and 38 suspected terrorists across the Aduwa axis and near Buratai.

By early September 2026, security forces reported foiling a Boko Haram ambush along the Buni Gari-Buratai axis. During this engagement, troops dismantled makeshift camps and recovered ammunition, rocket-propelled grenade bombs, and various vehicles. Additionally, two brothers surrendered to the 25 Brigade in the Damboa Local Government Area following cordon-and-search operations at an internally displaced persons camp.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Borno State security forces foil Boko Haram ambush and receive surrenders

Nigerian troops foiled a Boko Haram ambush in Borno State and dismantled terrorist camps, while two suspected militants surrendered to security forces in Damboa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borno-state-security-forces-foil-boko-haram-ambush-and-receive-surrenders

### 2026-08-22: Borno State airstrikes kill approximately 38 suspected terrorists

Nigerian military airstrikes under Operation HADIN KAI killed approximately 38 suspected terrorists in Borno State during precision operations in Monguno and Biu Local Government Areas.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borno-state-airstrikes-neutralize-suspected-terrorists

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