Troops kill 15 terrorists in Borno

On October 23, 2026, soldiers conducted a targeted airstrike in Borno State's Gwoza Local Government Area, killing 15 terrorists. The precision bombing was executed at 11:50 p.m. following intel indicating terrorist activity in the region. The operation, part of Operation Hadin Kai, was disclosed by the acting Military Information Officer for the Northeast Joint Task Force, Captain Mohammed Goni, in a statement on Saturday.

Goni emphasized that the airstrike was followed by ground operations to capitalize on the intelligence-led attack and solidify military gains. He stressed that the Theatre Command would maintain the pace of operations with unwavering vigilance and professionalism. Goni called on the public to assist security forces by reporting any suspicious activities, stressing the importance of cooperation for lasting peace and security in the North-East.