Soldier wounded as troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno military base
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly occurred on Monday as the terrorists attempted to overrun the military base and disrupt security operations in the area. According to […] Soldier wounded as troops repel ISWAP attack…
On Monday, troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully defended a military base in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State against an assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents. The attackers aimed to overrun the base and disrupt security operations in the region. Counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama reported that troops received assistance from the Nigerian Air Force and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) during the operation.
As the terrorists retreated, the Nigerian Air Force carried out strikes on identified hostile elements, preventing them from regrouping.
One soldier was wounded during the attack, suffering a gunshot to his left arm. He was promptly evacuated for medical treatment and later stabilized, with his condition reported as stable. Following the incident, troops initiated additional operations in the area to assess the damage inflicted on the terrorists, recover any weapons or equipment left behind, and collect intelligence for potential follow-up actions.
Military sources stated that troops remained stationed in and around Pulka, maintaining a high state of alert and continuing patrols and surveillance to deter the terrorists from returning or establishing a new base in the vicinity.
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