Precision Air Strike Destroys Terrorist Logistics Hub in Borno, Scores Neutralised
The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has recorded a major operational breakthrough following a precision air strike that destroyed a terrorist logistics hub and enclave near Jilli village in Gubio Local Government Area of .
The strike, carried out on April 11, 2026, was the culmination of sustained Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions over the Bindul–Jilli corridor—an area identified as a critical movement route and convergence point for fighters of the .
Military sources confirmed that the operation was triggered by real-time intelligence indicating coordinated terrorist movement involving gun trucks and multiple motorcycles advancing toward Jilli. Surveillance assets tracked the convoy, while corroborating human intelligence confirmed the presence of террорист operatives, logistics handlers, and collaborators assembling at the location.
Following a rigorous target validation process, Nigerian Air Force platforms executed multiple precision strikes, achieving high-impact results. Post-strike assessments indicate that scores of terrorists were neutralised, with several vehicles and technical equipment destroyed. Surviving террорист elements were seen fleeing the area in disarray.
The operation also disrupted imminent attacks planned against troop positions in the Gubio axis. Intelligence revealed that the neutralised fighters were in the final stages of receiving logistics supplies intended for coordinated assaults across the المنطقة.
Figures from recent incidents further highlight the significance of the strike. In January 2026, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along the Bindul route killed eight Nigerian soldiers and left several others injured. Additionally, coordinated attacks on April 9 in Ngamdu and Benisheik were linked to the same logistics network dismantled in the latest operation.
In a related development, troops arrested a suspected logistics courier identified as “Turja Bulu” on April 12 in Ngamdu. Preliminary interrogation revealed his involvement in the April 9 attack on a military formation in Benisheik, as well as his role in transporting supplies from Jilli to terrorist cells operating within the Magumeri–Gubio axis.
Military authorities say the latest success underscores the growing effectiveness of ongoing counter-terrorism operations under the strategic coordination of , with increased reliance on intelligence-led targeting and joint-force synergy.
Operation HADIN KAI reiterated that the ban on motorcycle movements across the North East theatre—particularly in and Borno—remains in full force, citing their continued use by террорист groups for mobility and logistics.
The Joint Task Force assured residents that sustained military pressure will continue until all terrorist enclaves are dismantled, emphasizing that recent gains reflect a broader strategy aimed at degrading enemy capabilities and restoring lasting peace to the region.
