Nigerian troops confront ISWAP terrorists in face-to-face encounter [VIDEO]

Nigerian Army troops reportedly engaged in a confrontation with suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram terrorists, as captured in a video. The footage, noticed by DAILY POST on Saturday, depicts the soldiers in a tracked armored personnel carrier, APC, coming into direct contact with the suspected terrorists riding in a Toyota Hilux pickup.

The incident seemed to have taken place in a region plagued by the ongoing insurgency in North-East Nigeria, where security forces have been relentlessly pursuing ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters. The military vehicle maintains its position while the Hilux pickup, carrying the suspected terrorists, approaches. However, the precise location and details surrounding the encounter could not be independently confirmed at the time of reporting.

ISWAP and Boko Haram have persistently operated in parts of North-East Nigeria, especially in Borno State and surrounding regions, despite sustained military operations aimed at neutralizing their fighters and hideouts. The Nigerian military has escalated counter-insurgency efforts in the area, deploying troops for both ground and aerial operations against terrorist groups.

DAILY POST was unable to immediately ascertain if any casualties were incurred or what transpired following the confrontation.