Troops repel Boko Haram assault in Borno, neutralise six

Troops repel Boko Haram assault in Borno, neutralise six

Nigerian troops, supported by Nigerien forces and the Air Force, have foiled a Boko Haram attack on Malam Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area in Borno State.

Security and military sources confirmed that the insurgents launched the assault in the early hours of Tuesday, deploying armed drones and mortars. Several soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the attack.

A senior military officer disclosed that the offensive was successfully repelled through coordinated ground and air operations.

“The attack was defeated by the gallant troops supported by Nigerien fighter ground-attack platforms,” the source said, adding that at least six terrorists were killed.

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Troops also recovered a cache of weapons, including five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, 258 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, five RPG bombs, four armed drone bombs, five hand grenades, two bandoliers, and an Android phone.

The officer confirmed that more insurgents were killed during their retreat, as comrades evacuated corpses through the Tumbuns’ waterways.

“The Nigerien Air Force later conducted follow-up strikes on the retreating terrorists, neutralising additional scores of the miscreants,” he added.

He noted that troop morale remains high, with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) support, as well as medical evacuation for the wounded, all of whom are in stable condition.

“Exploitation of the waterways continues by the resilient troops,” the source said, confirming that clearance operations are ongoing in the area.

Troops repel Boko Haram assault in Borno, neutralise six