Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated attacks by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on three Forward Operating Bases in Borno State, the military said on Sunday.

The assaults targeted bases at Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram between late February 28 and the early hours of March 1, 2026. According to the Joint Task Force (North East), the attacks were successfully foiled, with troops retaining control of all positions.

At Mayanti, soldiers came under heavy fire from a large number of insurgents but held their ground while reinforcements navigated ambushes and improvised explosive devices to support them. The military said five suspected terrorists were killed and several weapons recovered, including PKT guns, RPG launchers, AK-47 rifles and ammunition. An army officer was killed during the encounter.

In Gajiram, troops, backed by air support, repelled another early morning assault involving small arms, rocket-propelled grenades and an armed drone. Three bodies were recovered along the withdrawal route, alongside rifles, anti-tank bombs, mortar devices and other equipment. One wounded soldier was evacuated by a Nigerian Army Aviation helicopter for treatment.

The military also reported that an attempted attack on Gajigana was thwarted, with troops maintaining full control of the base.

In separate offensive operations in Sector 2, forces engaged insurgents in Kayawa Village, forcing them to flee and abandon motorcycles and other items. Two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers were arrested, while drugs and medical supplies allegedly used to treat wounded fighters were recovered.

Troops also ambushed suspected militants around Bulturam Corner and Dadingel in Gujba Local Government Area, killing two and seizing additional weapons.

The military said all affected locations remain under its control, adding that the operations reflect sustained pressure on ISWAP strongholds and supply routes in the North-East.