In a significant security breakthrough, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recovered a large stockpile of high-caliber ammunition hidden in a drainage channel in the Bulumkutu Railway area of Maiduguri.
The discovery, made on Thursday, January 2, 2026, came after troops responded to a distress call from residents at about 3:00 p.m., reporting suspicious metallic objects.
Upon investigation, soldiers uncovered a substantial weapons cache concealed within the drainage. The haul including 1,270 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition warheads, Additional live 12.7mm rounds and Several power banks
The operation concluded without any casualties or incidents, and the general security situation in the area remains calm.
According to a statement by the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North East, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, this recovery is part of a sustained military presence and follow-up actions in the area.
The cordon-and-search operation was based on actionable intelligence that has led to multiple successful interceptions in recent days. Over the past week, security forces have reportedly neutralized or captured several suicide bombers in related operations.
Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai has reiterated its appeal to the public, emphasizing that collective responsibility is crucial for sustaining peace in the region.
“HQ OPHK once again urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious items or movements to security agencies,” the statement read, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the ongoing security threat in the North East.
The recovery of this ammunition cache is seen as a major success in preventing potential attacks and disrupting the supply chains oent groups in the region.
