The Nigerian Army announced on May 24, 2026, that troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, successfully repelled a terror attack on a military position in Kirawa, Borno State. The assault, carried out by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), resulted in the deaths of at least 12 insurgents.
According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat. Several weapons and equipment were recovered from the insurgents, including AK-47 rifles and ammunition. No military casualties were reported.
The attack occurred around 6:30 a.m. local time when the insurgents attempted to overrun the base using vehicles and motorcycles. The Nigerian Army has intensified operations in the region to counter ongoing threats from ISWAP and other militant groups.
