Troops eliminate over 25 terrorists, repel ISWAP attack on military base
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 101 Special Forces Battalion in Kukawa, Borno State, have repelled a major attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists on their military base. The attack occurred between 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday when the terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the military position from four different […] Troops eliminate over 25 terrorists, repel…
On Tuesday evening, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists launched a coordinated assault on a military base in Kukawa, Borno State, Nigeria. The attack commenced between 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The Nigerian Army's 101 Special Forces Battalion, supported by the Air Component, swiftly countered the threat. Counter-insurgency and security expert, Zagazola Makama, reported that the troops engaged the attackers in a protracted gun battle, ultimately repelling the assault.
During the encounter, more than 25 terrorists were neutralized, while the military recovered 14 bodies from the battlefield. Additionally, the troops found a cache of weapons and ammunition abandoned by the fleeing ISWAP fighters, including six AK-47 rifles. However, the operation resulted in casualties for the military, with some soldiers killed and others injured.
Following the attack, the Brigade Commander visited the area to oversee the repositioning of troops, replenishment of personnel and equipment, and further exploitation of the battlefield. This operation is part of the Nigerian military's ongoing efforts to prevent terrorist groups from gaining ground in Kukawa and the broader Lake Chad region.
Additional details on the casualties and recovered weapons are anticipated as the military concludes its assessment of the incident.
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