Troops kill over 80 terrorists, commanders in Borno

Nigerian troops killed over 80 terrorists, including commanders, in Borno state.

A report from THISDAYLIVE states that troops in Borno have killed over 80 terrorists and commanders. The headline, dated March 18, 2026, highlights this military operation in the northeastern Nigerian state. No further details on the location within Borno, the specific group involved, or the timeline of the operation were provided in the available source excerpt. Other snippets mention unrelated topics such as security experts on ethnic profiling and federal efforts on inmate reintegration, but the core event focuses on the troops' action against terrorists.

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