Borno: Troops repel Boko Haram attack, Kill 25 terrorists

Daily Trust | 07-10-2026 02:23pm |

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by two fighter jets, repelled a Boko Haram attack on the headquarters of Kukawa Local Government Area in Borno State, killing 25 insurgents. The military confirmed that some soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice during the encounter. Residents reported that the assault caused panic as heavy gunshots rang out, with the attackers targeting military formations. The arrival of the fighter jets brought relief to the terrified populace, according to a resident.

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