Troops conduct wet-season clearance patrols across communities in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intensified wet-season clearance operations across several communities in Yobe State, engaging residents and conducting patrols to gather information on the activities of suspected terrorists.
The operations were conducted on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, by troops of the 233 Tank Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babangida, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
According to sources, the first patrol comprised 23 soldiers and CJTF personnel mounted on three gun trucks.
The troops conducted clearance operations around Jallingo, Mongono and Dushi villages, where they interacted with local residents, community leaders, farmers and herders.
The engagements were aimed at obtaining information on suspected terrorist activities and movements within the communities.
The troops, however, made no contact with terrorists during the operation and returned to base at about 3:01 p.m.
In a separate operation, the battalion’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF), comprising 24 soldiers mounted on two gun trucks, conducted another patrol from about 9 a.m.
The patrol covered Kalalawa, Jolowa, Ngarbiya and Sindiri villages, as well as sections of the Damaturu–Sasawa road axis.
The troops dominated the general area through a combination of mounted and dismounted patrols, maintaining security presence along the communities and road corridors.
No contact with terrorists was recorded during the second operation, with the troops returning to base at about 3:30 p.m.
The sustained patrols are part of Operation Hadin Kai’s wet-season clearance operations aimed at denying terrorist elements freedom of movement, protecting communities and maintaining security along key routes in the North-East.
The military said troops also continued to leverage interactions with farmers, herders and community leaders to strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning mechanisms.
