Troops of Sector 3 beneath the Joint Job Power (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled an tried infiltration by insurgents at a navy place in Monguno, however suffered deadly losses from an Improvised Explosive Machine (IED) shortly after the engagement.
The incident occurred within the late hours of April 12, 2026, at a location recognized as Charlie 13.
The event is coming some 4 days after suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) carried out coordinated assaults on navy formations in Benisheikh, Kaga native authorities space in addition to Ngamdu and Pulka city within the Gwoza native authorities space, each in Borno state.
Within the ensuing melee, the Brigade Commander of the 29 Job Power Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Brigadier Common Oseni Omoh Braimah and 17 troopers had been killed, and several other others injured.
…The most recent assault
Asserting the most recent assault Monday on his X, the Media Data Officer, Headquarters Joint Job Power (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel, Sani Uba, mentioned the troops got here beneath an remoted assault by terrorists who tried to breach the defensive place.
“The fierce trade of gunfire adopted, throughout which the troops efficiently overpowered the attackers, forcing them to retreat and securing the realm.
“Nonetheless, tragedy struck within the aftermath of the confrontation. The Commanding Officer, who was shifting towards the frontline to personally assess the state of affairs and encourage his males, encountered an IED.
“The explosion severely broken his automobile, killing him and 6 different personnel,” Uba mentioned.
Navy authorities described the fallen officer as a brave chief who demonstrated distinctive bravery and dedication to obligation.
His determination to maneuver to the troops’ location, regardless of the prevailing dangers, was mentioned to replicate the best requirements of management and selfless service.
The Joint Job Power expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that the sacrifices of the deceased personnel wouldn’t be forgotten.
It reaffirmed its dedication to ongoing operations within the North East, aimed toward restoring peace and stability to the area.
….Military on coaching effectivity
In the meantime, the Nigerian Military has reiterated the necessity for intensified coaching to boost operational effectiveness and maintain battlefield readiness throughout all formations.
The Director, Help Companies, Defence Headquarters, Main-Common Isiaka Olatunji, mentioned this Monday on the opening of the 2026 Guards Brigade Corporals and Under Competitors in Abuja.
Olatunji mentioned coaching remained the spine of navy effectivity, stressing that no military might achieve up to date safety operations with out steady talent improvement and rigorous subject workouts.
He defined that the competitors was designed to check the bodily, psychological and tactical proficiency of junior troopers who type the spine of operational execution inside the Nigerian Military.
He mentioned “we should practice more durable to make sure operational effectiveness. Coaching is just not optionally available; it’s important for survival and success on the battlefield.”
In line with him, corporals and beneath symbolize the class of personnel who immediately execute missions within the subject, typically in shut contact with adversaries.
“You’re the ones who execute missions. You come head to head with the enemy on the tactical degree,” he added.
The director famous that the train would strengthen resilience, self-discipline, teamwork and fight readiness amongst taking part troops.
He mentioned the Guards Brigade, identified for its ceremonial and operational obligations within the Federal Capital Territory, remained a vital formation within the defence structure of the nation.
Olatunji urged contributors to embrace the coaching alternatives offered by the competitors, describing excellence as “a product of steady problem and self-discipline.”
He additionally charged troops to uphold professionalism and exhibit a excessive degree of competence all through the train.
On his half, the Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, mentioned “the competitors aligns with the Chief of Military Workers’s imaginative and prescient of constructing a extra adaptive, resilient and combat-ready pressure.”
Onasanya mentioned the train would assess weapon dealing with abilities, bodily health and decision-making talents of contributors.
He added that the result of the competitors would contribute considerably to figuring out troop readiness for operational deployments.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) reviews that the annual Guards Brigade Corporals and Under Competitors brings collectively models for intensive drills and tactical workouts, aimed toward enhancing effectivity and professionalism inside the Nigerian Military.