Troops of Sector 2 under have neutralised 24 t3rrorists while successfully repelling a coordinated attack on Kukareta community in .

The a$sault began around midnight and lasted until about 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2026. According to reports, the troops engaged the insurgents in a fierce battle, decisively containing the att@ck and inflicting heavy casualties.

During the operation, no fewer than 24 t3rrorists were neutralised. Security forces also recovered a cache of weapons, including 18 AK-47 rifles, three General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), two PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, three Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, two mortar tubes, four hand grenades, and 18 AK-47 magazines.

Additionally, a large quantity of belted 7.62mm special ammunition used for PKT anti-aircraft weapons was seized.

Two soldiers sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter and are currently receiving medical attention.

The successful defence of Kukareta has been described as a major operational achievement, highlighting the resilience and effectiveness of troops in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts across Nigeria’s North-East region.