The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces following successful military operations in Borno and Yobe states, which led to the killing of 48 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and the recovery of weapons and ammunition.
The Foundation described the operations as a major achievement in the fight against insurgency, commending the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Theatre Commander, sector commanders and troops for their courage, professionalism and effective coordination.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Foundation’s Chairman, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, said the military operations demonstrated the determination and combat readiness of the armed forces in confronting terrorist groups.
According to the statement, troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and the North-East Theatre Training School (NETTS), Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, between October 29 and 30, 2026.
The statement said troops foiled an attempted attack on their position in Bitta on the night of October 29, following a coordinated response involving ground forces and air support, which inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers.
In a separate engagement, troops also repelled an attack by a large concentration of ISWAP fighters on NETTS, Buni Yadi, in an operation that lasted approximately five hours, extending into the early hours of October 30.
The operation, coordinated by the Theatre Command, involved intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, alongside coordinated deployment of ground and air assets.
The engagements reportedly resulted in the killing of 48 terrorists, while troops recovered 42 AK-47 rifles, five PKT machine guns, four general-purpose machine guns, one 60mm mortar, 105 AK-47 magazines and two video cameras.
The Foundation particularly acknowledged the Nigerian Air Force for its contribution to the operations, noting that air support helped disrupt terrorist movements and strengthen the ground offensive.
It said the successful integration of airpower and ground forces demonstrated the importance of joint military operations, intelligence gathering and inter-service cooperation in tackling insecurity.
The organisation also commended the Chief of Army Staff for his strategic leadership and efforts to strengthen the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army, while praising the Chief of Air Staff for providing effective air support and improving coordination during joint operations.
It extended its commendation to the Theatre Commander, sector commanders, theatre ground forces, air components and frontline personnel for their contributions to the successful engagements.
The Foundation’s Grand Patron and former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), also praised the troops for their performance, describing the operations as evidence of the importance of discipline, effective leadership, intelligence gathering and coordination between ground and air forces.
Buratai urged personnel to sustain the operational momentum and remain vigilant while carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.
He also called on the military high command to maintain adequate operational support, motivation and welfare provisions for troops deployed in frontline operations.
The Foundation further appealed to Nigerians to support the military by providing credible intelligence to security agencies, cooperating with security personnel and praying for the safety of troops across the country.
It also paid tribute to officers and soldiers who had lost their lives in defence of the country, assuring serving personnel and their families of its continued recognition and humanitarian support.
The statement reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to patriotism, national unity and support for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
