Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI person repelled an onslaught by suspected ISWAP terrorists successful Bita, Borno State, pursuing a fierce overnight clash.

According to information expert Zagazola Makama, the battle began astir 1:09 a.m. connected Saturday, erstwhile insurgents launched a coordinated onslaught connected the 26 Task Force Brigade stationed successful the Bita area.

The attackers attempted to overwhelm the troops but were met with determined resistance, resulting successful a sustained weapon battle.

“In a decisive operation, gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai launched simultaneous onshore and aerial assaults connected violent positions successful Bita successful the aboriginal hours,” a information root said.

The coordinated violative combined crushed engagements with aerial strikes and surveillance, forcing the insurgents to retreat to their enclaves.

Following the withdrawal, troops launched exploitation operations to prosecute fleeing terrorists and forestall them from regrouping.

Troops repel ISWAP onslaught successful Borno