Nigerian troops have advanced into the Timbuktu Triangle, a remote area long considered a major stronghold of Islamist insurgents linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West African Province,military officials said.
The operation, carried out by forces under the Nigerian Army as part of ongoing counterterrorism offensives in the northeast, targeted insurgent camps and supply routes within the triangle, a dense and difficult terrain spanning parts of Borno State near Lake Chad.
Security sources said troops encountered resistance but succeeded in gaining ground, dismantling hideouts and forcing fighters to retreat. Several weapons, logistics materials and motorcycles used by the militants were recovered during the operation, according to the military.
The Timbuktu Triangle has for years served as a strategic base for Boko Haram and ISWAP factions, enabling attacks on military formations, civilians and key infrastructure across northeastern Nigeria. Its location and terrain have made it particularly challenging for security forces to access.
Military officials said the latest push is aimed at degrading the operational capacity of the insurgents, cutting off their movement corridors and restoring civilian authority in surrounding communities.
Nigeria’s armed forces have intensified air and ground operations against insurgent groups in recent months, as part of broader efforts to curb violence that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions since the conflict began more than a decade ago.
Authorities said operations in the area would continue, urging residents to cooperate with security forces and provide credible information to support ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
