Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a heavy weapon and ammunition following a clearance operation and engagement with terrorists in Borno State.
The development was disclosed in a post on Tuesday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle.
Security sources said the recovery occurred on April 21, 2026, during follow-up exploitation operations at Nanewa village, where troops had earlier engaged and neutralised several terrorists in a firefight.
According to the sources, troops conducting a mop-up operation along the withdrawal route of fleeing insurgents discovered an anti-aircraft machine gun, alongside several rounds of 7.62×54mm ammunition believed to have been abandoned during the encounter.
The sources added that traces of blood were observed along the escape route, suggesting that some of the terrorists may have sustained injuries during the earlier engagement.
Military authorities confirmed that the recovered weapons and items have been secured for further analysis and documentation.
