Troops Crush Four-Front ISWAP Assault, Kill Over 25 Terrorists In Borno

Troops Crush Four-Front ISWAP Assault, Kill Over 25 Terrorists In Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack on a military position in Kukawa, Borno State, with the Nigerian Army reporting that more than 25 terrorists were neutralised during the fierce encounter.

The ISWAP terrorists reportedly launched the attack on troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion from four different directions in an apparent attempt to overwhelm the military position.

The troops responded with superior firepower, tactical manoeuvres and coordinated battlefield operations, supported by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. The military said the counter-offensive inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers and forced surviving fighters to flee.

According to Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), a preliminary assessment indicated that over 25 terrorists were neutralised, while 14 bodies had been recovered from the battlefield.

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The Army also said troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including six AK-47 rifles, during an exploitation operation after the attack.

Further operations were underway to recover additional weapons, track the fleeing terrorists and prevent them from regrouping, the military said.

The encounter, however, came at a cost to the military, as the Army confirmed that some soldiers were killed during the fierce fighting.

The Nigerian Army expressed condolences to the families of the fallen personnel, commending their courage and sacrifice in the fight against terrorism.

The successful repulsion of the attack, the Army said, demonstrated the combat readiness and resilience of troops operating in the North-East Theatre, while highlighting the importance of air-ground coordination in disrupting terrorist operations.

The latest clash adds to ongoing military efforts to maintain pressure on ISWAP and other armed groups operating in Borno and the wider Lake Chad Basin.

The Army said its troops would continue offensive operations, intelligence-led patrols and coordinated actions with other security agencies to disrupt terrorist networks, prevent regrouping and protect communities in the region.

Troops Crush Four-Front ISWAP Assault, Kill Over 25 Terrorists In Borno