Air Force Destroys Major Terrorist Logistics Base in Borno, Scores Killed
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has executed a highly effective precision airstrike, targeting and destroying a significant terrorist logistics hub located in Jilli, within the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. This decisive military action resulted in the neutralization of numerous insurgents and the complete obliteration of critical assets used by the group, dealing a severe blow to their operational capabilities in the region.
Intelligence-Driven Operation
The operation, which took place on April 11, 2026, was meticulously planned based on sustained Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions conducted along the Bindul–Jilli corridor. This area has long been identified by security forces as a key movement route and convergence point for fighters associated with the Islamic State West Africa Province. Military sources confirmed that credible intelligence indicated a surge in terrorist activity in the vicinity, prompting heightened surveillance efforts.
Surveillance teams successfully tracked multiple motorcycles and gun trucks as they moved toward a suspected convergence point near the abandoned village of Jilli. This movement was later corroborated through human intelligence, revealing the involvement of insurgents and logistics operatives. After thorough verification to ensure target accuracy, air assets were deployed to carry out the strike, demonstrating the military's commitment to precision and minimizing collateral damage.
Impact and Aftermath
Preliminary battle damage assessments have indicated a high level of precision in the airstrike, with the logistics base, vehicles, and equipment used by the terrorist group being completely destroyed. Security officials reported that scores of terrorists were killed during the operation, while others fled in disarray, significantly disrupting their planned activities. The targeted location was being utilized as a staging ground for imminent attacks on troop positions within the Gubio axis, and its destruction has effectively foiled these threats, enhancing security in the area.
This latest offensive is part of renewed efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to dismantle terrorist networks across the North-East region of Nigeria. It follows recent attacks in Ngamdu and Benisheik, which were reportedly linked to the same logistics network. In response, troops have intensified surveillance and intelligence operations across the affected areas to prevent further incidents and maintain stability.
Related Arrest and Ongoing Operations
In a related development, security forces arrested a suspected logistics courier identified as Turja Bulu in Ngamdu on April 12. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in the April 9 attack on a military formation in Benisheik. He further disclosed that he was dispatched from Jilli to deliver supplies to insurgents operating within the Magumeri–Gubio axis, suggesting a coordinated logistics network that sustains terrorist operations in the region.
Military authorities have emphasized that ongoing operations will continue to target remaining insurgent elements, disrupt supply chains, and work towards restoring lasting stability in the North-East. This concerted effort underscores the Nigerian military's dedication to combating terrorism and protecting citizens from threats posed by extremist groups.
