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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Dramatic photo illustration depicting the aftermath of a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria, with smoke, debris, and militants' flag.
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Boko Haram terrorists have claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where they killed soldiers and vowed to establish a caliphate there. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized the federal government for targeting opposition figures while ignoring ethnic militias. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, condemned the attack and called for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.

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