Borno: Troops Dismantle Insurgents, Destroy Hideouts in Clearance Operation
Nigerian Army Tackles Insurgents in Borno State
In a recent intelligence-driven operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled terrorist hideouts in Ari Koriri village, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. The clearance operation aimed to target insurgents operating in the area, as reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a recent post on X.
The operation began on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m. Troops from the 145 Battalion (Motorised), 5 Brigade, under Sector 3, advanced into the village after receiving intelligence that insurgents were using it as a hideout.
Upon encountering groups of insurgents, the troops managed to dislodge them from their positions. However, the exact number of insurgents killed or injured during the operation remains unestablished.
Makama noted that the troops conducted a thorough search of the area, destroying identified terrorist camps as part of ongoing military efforts to eliminate insurgent hideouts, prevent terrorists from establishing safe havens, and limit their movements within the Lake Chad operational theatre.
Background: Insurgency in Borno State
Borno State has been grappling with a prolonged insurgency, primarily caused by the Boko Haram extremist group.
The insurgency has resulted in significant loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and displacement of thousands of residents in the region.
Operation Details
- Troops from the 145 Battalion (Motorised), 5 Brigade, under Sector 3, conducted an intelligence-driven operation in Ari Koriri village, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
- The operation began on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m.
- Insurgents were dislodged from their positions, but the exact number of insurgents killed or injured remains undisclosed.
- Troops destroyed identified terrorist camps as part of ongoing military efforts to eliminate insurgent hideouts, prevent terrorists from establishing safe havens, and limit their movements within the Lake Chad operational theatre.
The Impact of the Insurgency in Borno State
The insurgency in Borno State has led to significant loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, and displacement of thousands of residents in the region.
Source: Zagazola Makama
This operation is part of the ongoing military efforts to tackle the insurgency in Borno State. The exact number of insurgents killed or injured remains undisclosed.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
