Gunfire in Borno as Nigerian Troops Invade ISWAP Camp

The Nigerian troops, during a coordinated dawn operation, neutralised several terrorists involved in insurgent activities in the North East part of the country and recovered arms and ammunition.

Naija News reports that a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, in a post via on Thursday, said that troops of the Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) launched a surprise dawn attack on Wednesday at Bula Dalo, in Borno State, neutralising several terrorists and forcing the remaining insurgents to flee.

Makama 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.

According to Makama, the troops during the operations described as a major setback for insurgent logistics and operational capacity in the area also destroyed life-support structures.

The soldiers recovered a substantial quantity of PKT anti-aircraft ammunition in a follow-up operation at the Garno terrorist camp.

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.

He said 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.

Makama also added that security officials confirmed the exploitation of the area is ongoing as forces continue to deny terrorists freedom of movement and protect local communities from further attacks.