Military Air Strike Neutralises 16 Suspected Terrorists In Borno

A military air strike has reportedly neutralised 16 suspected terrorists in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, following intelligence reports about their movements in the area.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation took place at about 12:09 a.m. on October 24, 2026, following intelligence from the 26 Task Force Brigade about suspected terrorist activity captured on CCTV.

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Makama said surveillance operations tracked approximately 40 suspected terrorists moving through the area before they stopped in separate groups near a water body.

“The suspected terrorists were reportedly trailed until they made a temporary halt in separate groups near a water body,” the report stated.

The military reportedly targeted a group of about 20 suspects during the air strike.

A post-strike assessment indicated that 16 suspected terrorists had been neutralised.

The reported operation forms part of military efforts to track suspected terrorist movements and conduct operations against them in Borno State.