Borno: Troops Kill 15 Terrorists in Midnight Air Strike

Borno: Troops Kill 15 Terrorists in Midnight Air Strike

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 15 terrorists in a precision air strike near Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, as the military intensifies operations against insurgent groups in the North-East.

The operation, which took place at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, followed intelligence reports and confirmed sightings of suspected terrorist movements in the area, according to the military.

The Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24.

Goni said the air strike targeted suspected terrorists operating north-west of Pulka, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area, which has been affected by the prolonged insurgency in Borno State.

He explained that the operation was intelligence-led, with information gathered by security agencies helping to identify the suspected movements before the military launched the strike.

According to the statement, the air operation was followed by ground operations aimed at exploiting the targeted area and consolidating the gains recorded during the engagement.

The military said the combined deployment of intelligence and coordinated military capabilities was intended to disrupt terrorist movements, weaken their operational capacity and prevent them from threatening communities across the North-East.

Goni described the operation as part of the sustained offensive posture of troops under Operation Hadin Kai, which continues to target insurgent elements and restrict their freedom of movement across the region.

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He said the Theatre Command remained committed to defeating terrorism and insurgency, protecting law-abiding citizens and creating conditions for the return of normalcy and socio-economic activities in affected communities.

The military also assured residents that troops would sustain ongoing operations with vigilance, determination and professionalism.

However, the statement did not identify the terrorist group involved in the latest encounter or provide details about the identities of those reportedly killed. It also did not disclose whether any civilians or military personnel were injured or killed during the operation.

The military urged residents to continue providing security agencies with timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities, stressing that cooperation between civilians and security forces remained essential to achieving lasting peace in the North-East.

The latest operation adds to the ongoing military campaign against insurgency in Borno State, where security forces continue to conduct offensive operations aimed at weakening armed groups and improving security in vulnerable communities.

Although the military described the strike as an operational success, further details about the outcome of the subsequent ground operations were not immediately available.