Military Strikes ISWAP Hideout in Jilli, Kills Scores of Terrorists

The Nigerian military has carried out air strikes on a hideout of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Jilli, Borno State, killing several terrorists and destroying their vehicles.

The strike was carried out after intelligence reports indicated that the area was a convergence point for ISWAP fighters and their collaborators. The military had been monitoring the area following recent attacks in the region, including an IED incident in January that killed eight soldiers and coordinated attacks on April 9 in Ngamdu and Benisheik.

"The military carried out a rigorous targeting process before executing the air strikes," a statement said. "Post-strike assessment confirmed that the target area was struck with high accuracy, resulting in the destruction of the identified terrorist logistics enclave."

The military said those targeted were preparing logistics for planned attacks on troop locations in Gubio axis. A suspected logistics courier, Turja Bulu, was arrested on April 12 in Ngamdu and allegedly confessed to involvement in a previous attack in Benisheik.

The task force has reiterated that the use of motorcycles remains prohibited in the north-east operational theatre, especially in Borno and Yobe states.

Source: The Cable

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