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Nigerian Military Targets Islamist Insurgents in Battle Against Boko Haram

Air strikes aimed at terrorist cells in Borno State follow years of brutal insurgency by Boko Haram militants.

Foreign PolicyPublished April 12, 2026 at 6:11 PMProcessed April 13, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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The Nigerian Air Force has launched targeted air strikes against Islamist militant strongholds in the Jilli axis of Borno State, a region long plagued by the violent Boko Haram insurgency.

Military officials confirmed that the operations were aimed at neutralizing fleeing remnants and regrouping terrorist cells that continue to exploit the difficult terrain to threaten regional stability.

While reports regarding the incident at the Jilli market remain conflicting and unverified, the Nigerian military remains engaged in a high-stakes effort to dismantle the terror network that has displaced millions and claimed thousands of lives.

The area in question has served as a primary theater for the insurgency, forcing the military to take decisive action against those who hide among the population to conduct their operations.

As emergency response teams and state officials work to assess the situation on the ground, the Nigerian government continues its necessary mission to restore order in the north-east.

The fight against Boko Haram is a critical security imperative, and the military's efforts to eliminate these hostile cells are essential to protecting the nation's sovereignty from those who seek to impose a reign of terror.

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