Troops destroy terrorist hideouts linked to Monguno attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have destroyed identified terrorist hideouts in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State following investigations into a recent attack on military positions.
Security sources said the action was taken sequel to the ISWAP terrorist attack on troops’ locations at Charlie 13 and Charlie 7 in Monguno on April 13, 2026.
According to the sources, findings from ongoing investigations at about 1:05 p.m. on April 14 revealed that some structures in the Gana Ali general area were being used as hideouts by the terrorists.
The sources added that certain houses and makeshift structures along the route were also identified as facilitating the emplacement and detonation of a command improvised explosive device (IED) used during the attack on reinforcement troops.
Consequently, the identified structures were destroyed in situ to deny the terrorists further operational advantage.
Security sources said the measure was part of ongoing efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities and prevent future attacks on troops in the North-East.
