Nigeria, May 30 -- In a major victory against terrorism, Nigerian troops have killed over 60 terrorists in Bita, Borno State, during a joint land and air operation carried out overnight.

A military source in Maiduguri confirmed that the operation began around 1:09 a.m. on Friday after terrorists attempted to attack a military base. The attackers were met with strong resistance and were overpowered during the intense firefight.

The coordinated mission involved troops from the 26 Task Force Brigade under Sector 1, alongside the Nigerian Air Force. It was launched in response to the growing threat of terrorist activity in the Gwoza axis of southern Borno.

Air Force jets, including the A-29 Super Tucano and the Dragon platform, launched pr...