Soldiers repel ISWAP attack in Yobe, kill dozens
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a major assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists on the 27 Brigade Headquarters in Buni Gari, Yobe State. According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, the attack was met with strong resistance, resulting in heavy losses for the insurgents. The military recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition after the encounter. Two soldiers lost their lives during the operation.
What we know
- Operation HADIN KAI troops neutralised at least 50 suspected ISWAP terrorists during the attack on the 27 Brigade Headquarters in Buni Gari.
- The terrorists launched a coordinated assault from multiple directions, but the troops held their ground and inflicted significant casualties.
- Recovered items included rifles, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade tubes, ammunition, and improvised explosive device canisters.
- The Air Component provided intelligence and conducted precision air strikes, accounting for additional terrorists neutralised as they retreated.
- Two soldiers were killed, some vehicles sustained minor damage, and follow-up operations are ongoing to track fleeing insurgents.
