Army repels ISWAP attack on Borno base, recovers weapons
Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled a simultaneous ISWAP attack on a Borno base, neutralizing terrorists and recovering a cache of weapons. Read mor Read More: https://punchng.com/army-repels-iswap-attack-on-borno-base-recovers-weapons/
Nigerian Army troops repelled an ISWAP attack on a Borno base. The attack occurred at about 2:00 am on Saturday when the terrorists launched a simultaneous assault on the Forward Operating Base Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State from two directions.
The military detected the advancing terrorists through surveillance systems and deployed a combat team to intercept them. A heavy exchange of fire ensued, and the coordinated response forced the terrorists to withdraw.
Several terrorists were reportedly neutralised during the operation. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, troops recovered AK-47 rifles with loaded magazines, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with bombs and chargers, a camcorder and other equipment.
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