Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 42 terrorists in operations across the North-East and arrested 13 illegal miners, according to a report by dlvr.it on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The military operations, conducted in multiple locations across the theatre, resulted in the elimination of the 42 insurgents. The report did not specify the exact dates or locations of the encounters, nor did it name the faction of terrorists involved.

In a separate operation, troops arrested 13 illegal miners. The report did not disclose where the arrests took place or whether the miners were operating on licensed or unlicensed sites.

The military has stepped up operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the North-East in recent months, with repeated clashes reported in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. The arrest of illegal miners reflects growing coordination between security forces and mining regulators, as authorities link illegal mining to financing for armed groups.

Details on the identity of the suspects, the items recovered, or the specific units involved were not immediately available. The military is expected to release a formal statement in due course.