BREAKING: Nigerian Troops Eliminate 60 Insurgents in Fierce Overnight Battle in Borno

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have killed at least 60 terrorists in a daring overnight operation in the Bita area of Borno State.

The clash erupted around 1:09 a.m. on Friday when insurgents launched a surprise attack on soldiers from the 26th Task Force Brigade. But what followed was a swift and coordinated counteroffensive that dealt a devastating blow to the attackers.

Describing the assault as “decisive and coordinated,” the Nigerian Army announced via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that the joint land and air offensive completely overran the terrorist positions. The statement confirmed that a combined force of infantry troops and air power—including A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and the Dragon strike platform—was deployed to maximum effect.

“At least 60 terrorists were neutralised in this intense battle,” the Army said.

According to Zagazola Makama, a leading counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the firefight continued until approximately 3:23 a.m., with real-time airstrikes hammering enemy positions and destroying two insurgent gun trucks.

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Military sources reported that, following the initial engagement, troops launched immediate exploitation operations to pursue and capture surviving insurgents. The air force re-engaged fleeing fighters, destroying an additional two gun trucks in the process.

“The battle is still ongoing with follow-up strikes targeting retreating terrorist groups,” a source told Zagazola Makama. “This operation marks one of the most decisive and devastating hits against ISWAP in recent months.”