OPHK troops, Air Component clarifies precision strike at Jilli community of Borno

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

OPHK troops, Air Component clarifies precision strike at Jilli community of Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) neutralized a terrorists' logistics hub in Jilli, Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State. Contrary to some reports of civilian casualties, the OPHK spokesperson clarified that the operation, conducted on April 11, 2026, was based on solid intelligence. This precision strike followed intensified surveillance missions in response to suspicious terrorist movements in the area.

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