Posted by Chinenye on Wed 11th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
The Nigerian military has launched deadly airstrikes against suspected terrorists in Borno State, leaving many fighters dead and their hideouts destroyed.
(Nigerian Air Force fighter jet. Photo Credit: Nigerian Air Force)
The Nigeria Air Force have bombed terrorist hideout in Borno State killing at least 19 fighters.
The strikes targeted insurgent positions around Bulabulutube in Ngala Local Government Area and in the Lake Chad area.
Counter insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama shared the details online, on Wednesday, citing security sources.
According to Makama, the first strike hit about 30 fighters gathered under a tree at about 7.56pm on 8 November.
A battle damage assessment showed around 15 were killed, and part of a nearby building was destroyed.
Aircraft then tracked a group of five fleeing fighters and struck again, killing four more.
A secondary explosion suggested that explosives or military supplies were also destroyed.
In a separate strike, aircraft hit a suspected logistics site at a crossing point near Lake Chad after intelligence showed it was being used by the insurgents.
The site was reportedly destroyed, and no movement was seen there afterwards.
The military is expected to keep up surveillance and airstrikes to weaken the insurgents and cut off their supply lines in the North-East.