Troops repel ISWAP attack, recover rifle in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attempted ambush by ISWAP fighters near Wakilti village in Borno State.

According to a post by security expert Zagazola Makama on X on Monday, the troops also recovered two motorcycles and an AK-47 rifle from the fleeing terrorists.

“The encounter occurred on Monday at about 1:30 p.m., when troops of 145 Battalion (Main) on Main Supply Route (MSR) patrol and piquetting duties, operating in conjunction with Keystone operatives and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), made contact with the insurgents around Wakilti.” Makama revealed.

A source refrenced by Makama said that the troops engaged the terrorists in a heavy firefight, forcing them to retreat in disarray after coming under superior firepower.

“During exploitation of the scene, troops recovered two motorcycles, one AK-47 rifle fitted with a magazine. The enemy casualty figure is still unconfirmed,” the source said.

Makama further revealed there was no casualty recorded on the side of the troops.