Troops neutralize 8 ISWAP terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Army has announced a major victory against insurgency in the North East, confirming that troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, neutralized eight fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.

According to a reliable military source who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the encounter occurred in the early hours of Monday when troops ran into an ambush near Garin Giwa, along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route.

The source revealed that the insurgents, who attempted to disrupt ongoing military operations in the area, were met with swift and overwhelming firepower from the soldiers.

He said eight ISWAP fighters were killed during the encounter, including two Munzirs and one Qaid.

“The identified fighters include Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, another unidentified Munzir, and Abu Aisha Qaid of Tumbun Mota.

“Several others sustained gunshot wounds, particularly those who fled on foot, abandoning 14 motorcycles which were recovered by troops,” he said.

The source added that the recovery of the motorcycles had further degraded the logistics and mobility of the insurgents in the region.

He said the Theatre Command remained resolute in its determination to rid the North East of terrorism and restore peace to affected communities, while the military high command had commended troops for the feat.