Nigerian Military Kills Eight Terrorists in Lake Chad Strike

The Nigerian military neutralized eight terrorists and injured 10 others during a strike on terrorist positions across the Lake Chad waterways on October 28, 2026. The operation began around 9 a.m. and was executed by the maritime component of Operation Hadin Kai.

Forces utilized an armed unmanned aerial vehicle platform to conduct the strike. Because of difficult waterway conditions, troops could not reach the target area for ground verification, meaning the initial casualty assessments relied on aerial surveillance.

Follow-up operations are ongoing to determine the strike's impact on terrorist activities in the region.