Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on Forward Operating Base, FOB, Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.

A statement posted on the verified X handle of the Nigerian Army on Thursday, said the attack occurred at about 11:25 p.m. on 1 July 2026.

The statement noted that the troops responded with determination, inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists, forcing them to retreat, and recovering AK-47 rifles, loaded magazines, Rocket Propelled Grenade tubes, and other equipment. 

While confirming the evacuation of several dead and wounded terrorists, the army said the attack targeted the recently resettled Mairari community, where over 950 households have returned, but the terrorists failed to disrupt the resettlement process, and no civilian casualties were recorded.

It disclosed that two soldiers and one Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, member were killed in action, while some equipment was damaged by Rocket Propelled Grenade fire. 

“The Theatre Command extends its condolences to the families of the fallen heroes. A reinforcement team from Monguno later detected and safely detonated two Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, along the route before engaging the withdrawing terrorists, inflicting additional casualties.

“The successful defence of FOB Mairari highlights the combat readiness and resilience of Operation HADIN KAI troops, who remain committed to sustaining offensive operations and restoring lasting peace and security across the North East,” the statement said.

Two policemen attached to the Imo State Police Command have been confirmed dead following a road accident involving seven operatives along the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area.

The Imo State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident that led to the fatalities.

According to Okoye, the accident occurred on Monday, June 29, while the seven police operatives were on the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area.

He said the command had commenced a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident, adding that the two deceased operatives died while receiving medical treatment, while the other five personnel are still in hospital.

He expressed the sympathy of the State Police Commissioner, Audu Bosso, to the families of the deceased operatives and prayed for the repose of their souls.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road traffic accident involving seven personnel of the Command who were on official duty on 29th June, 2026, along the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

“Regrettably, two of the officers later succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment, while the other injured personnel are currently undergoing treatment. The Commissioner of Police has directed that every necessary medical and welfare support be provided to the injured officers to aid their recovery,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police also prayed for the speedy and full recovery of the injured personnel and assured their families of the Command’s unwavering support during this difficult period, reaffirming that the welfare of officers and men remains a priority of the Command.

A Magistrate’s Court in Bauchi State has convicted two men of conspiracy, criminal trespass, housebreaking and theft after they were prosecuted by the Bauchi State Police Command for their involvement in a burglary in Liman Katagum, Bauchi Local Government Area.

The conviction was announced in a statement released on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib.

According to the police, the case began after a resident of Bandan Village reported to the Liman Katagum Police Division on June 27, 2026, that his house had been broken into several weeks earlier.

The convicts, identified as 28-year-old Iliyasu Musa and Ibrahim Isah, both from Baluwa Village, were accused of working together to force their way into the residence and steal several personal belongings.

Items stolen during the incident included two Android phones, two keypad phones, a power bank, N20,000 in cash, two T-shirts and a wristwatch. Police estimated the value of the stolen property at about N244,000.

SP Habib said detectives traced and arrested the suspects during the investigation. He added that both men admitted their roles in the crime before they were arraigned.

“Following preliminary investigations, the two suspects were arrested. They confessed to the offence during interrogation and were subsequently charged to court, where they were convicted,” the police spokesperson said.

Reacting to the outcome of the case, the Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised the Divisional Police Officer and the investigating team for their professionalism.