Military air strikes destroy terrorist structure, neutralise eight suspected fighters in Borno

The navy, below Operation HADIN KAI, has destroyed a construction believed for use by terrorists and neutralised about eight suspected fighters in an air strike following intelligence experiences of a doable assault on troops.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a publish on X on Monday, stating that the operation was carried out at about 11:38 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

He stated the strike adopted intelligence indicating that terrorists had been gathering for a doable assault on troops of Sector 3 inside their space of duty.

According to Makama, an aerial surveillance platform recognized a number of life-support constructions and suspected terrorists transferring throughout the focused space.

He defined that the surveillance platform tracked about 5 suspected fighters taking cowl below a tree, whereas 4 others had been noticed coming into a close-by life-support construction.

Further motion was subsequently detected throughout the camp, prompting the platform to launch a precision strike on the suspected terrorists’ place.

According to him, the strike destroyed the focused construction and reportedly neutralised about eight suspected terrorists.

Makama added {that a} battle harm evaluation carried out after the strike confirmed 4 suspected fighters fleeing from beneath the tree and adjoining buildings, apparently searching for security.

He stated the operation fashioned a part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist concentrations and forestall deliberate assaults on troops.