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| Troops of The Nigerian Army’s 68 Battalion |
ABADAM, BORNO STATE – Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 68 Battalion have made a major discovery in the Duguri area of Abadam Local Government Area, uncovering a mass burial site and a sophisticated field clinic used by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The Discovery: Evidence of Heavy Losses
During an exploitation patrol on March 21, 2026, led by the unit’s Commanding Officer, troops identified a burial ground believed to contain the remains of approximately eight ISWAP members.
Beyond the burial site, the operation yielded critical infrastructure used by the insurgents:
- Advanced Medical Aid Post: A facility used for treating fighters injured in combat.
- Fabricated Weaponry: One mortar tube was recovered from the site.
Strategic Significance
Security experts, including Zagazola Makama, suggest that these findings confirm ISWAP has suffered significant casualties in recent weeks. The presence of a burial ground and an aid post indicates that the insurgents were forced to retreat from a semi-permanent position due to the intensity of military pressure.
By uncovering and dismantling these hidden hubs, Operation Hadin Kai is effectively restricting the movement of fleeing elements and preventing them from regrouping in the Lake Chad region.
Ongoing Operations
Military sources state that patrols have been intensified across the Abadam axis. The goal is to sustain the current momentum and ensure that the retreating terrorists have no safe haven to treat their wounded or bury their dead without detection.
Key Takeaways for Information Hub Readers:
- The Location: Duguri area, Abadam LGA, Borno State.
- The Unit: 68 Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai.
- The Evidence: 8 suspected terrorists buried; medical clinic and mortar tube recovered.
- The Impact: Recent military offensives are successfully inflicting high "unseen" casualties on ISWAP.
