Soldiers engage terrorists, neutralize several ISWAP fighters in Borno

Nigerian troops have dealt a significant blow to insurgent activities in the North East part of the country following coordinated dawn operations that neutralized several terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition.

The development was disclosed on Thursday in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in Lake Chad region.

Makama stated that troops of the Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK)on Wednesday launched a surprise dawn attack at Bula Dalo, neutralizing several terrorists and forcing the remaining insurgents to flee.

He disclosed that security sources confirmed to him that four AK-47 rifles, a PKT anti-aircraft gun, a Rocket Propelled Gun, and a multiple grenade launcher were recovered during the operation.

Makama further stated that troops also destroyed life-support structures, and recovered a substantial quantity of PKT anti-aircraft ammunition in a follow-up operation at Garno terrorist camp.

The operations have been described as a major setback for insurgent logistics and operational capacity in the area.

Similarly, troops of Sector 2 at Sabon Gari faced an attack by ISWAP fighters supported by multiple armed drones in the early hours of Thursday.

Makama disclosed that though the insurgents briefly breached part of the defensive position, gallant troops swiftly repelled the assault, restored full control, and denied the attackers any further gain.

The encounter led to casualties among some troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, while an excavator and a lowbed were damaged during the drone attack.

Security officials said exploitation of the area is ongoing as forces continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement and protect local communities from further attacks.