ISWAP suffers major blow as troops ambush, neutralise terrorist in Yobe
Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have neutralised a terrorist and recovered weapons during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. This was disclosed in a statement posted on X by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the […] ISWAP suffers major blow as troops ambush,…
In an ambush operation near Lamusuri in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, troops from the 120 Task Force Battalion, in partnership with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, successfully neutralized a terrorist and recovered weapons, according to a statement by counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama. The operation occurred around 11 am on September 1, 2026.
Makama reported that the attackers were ambushed, resulting in the death of one of the terrorists. The military team recovered one AK-47 rifle, two extra magazines, 90 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, and one body pouch. These items have been handed over to military custody for further scrutiny. This operation is part of the ongoing Operation HADIN KAI, aimed at disrupting terrorist activities and preventing armed groups from moving freely within Yobe State.
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