Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Nigerian airstrikes kill militants in Borno
The Nigerian air force recently carried out airstrikes in the Borno state, targeting militants from groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP.
These strikes happened on January 15 and 16 in places called Musarram and Azir.
The military says they destroyed about 10 canoes and killed more than 40 militants who were planning attacks.
The strikes were successful in stopping these planned attacks and disrupting the militants' activities.
Borno state has been a hotspot for these militant groups for a long time, and the Nigerian military is trying to put more pressure on them to keep the area safe.
Nigerian air force conducted airstrikes on January 15 and 16 in Borno state, targeting militants from Boko Haram and ISWAP.
The strikes destroyed about 10 canoes and killed more than 40 militants preparing attacks in the Musarram and Azir communities.
The airstrikes were based on intelligence indicating militants were massing to attack Baga town and the fish dam area of Lake Chad.
Troops and local officials reported that the airstrikes successfully foiled the planned attacks and restored order.
Borno state remains the epicenter of a 17-year Islamist insurgency, with militants frequently launching raids on troops and nearby communities.
- Who
- Nigerian military and militants from Boko Haram and ISWAP
- What
- Nigerian air force strikes targeting militants in Borno state
- When
- January 15 and 16, 2024
- Where
- Musarram and Azir communities, Borno state, Nigeria
- Why
- To prevent planned attacks by militants and disrupt their operations
- Date of airstrikes
- January 15 and 16
- Location of airstrikes
- Musarram and Azir communities, Borno state
- Number of militants killed
- More than 40
- Militant groups active in Borno
- Boko Haram and ISWAP
- Targeted items
- About 10 canoes
- Military spokesperson
- Ehimen Ejodame
- Region of insurgency
- Northeast Nigeria
- Duration of insurgency
- 17 years