Army stops ISWAP attack in Borno and recovers weapons
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a night assault by ISWAP terrorists targeting the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, Borno State. The Army reported that the attackers were detected early and met with a strong defensive response, preventing any breach of the camp. According to a statement by Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, the operation involved both ground troops and air support. Weapons and ammunition were recovered, and wounded soldiers are receiving medical care.
What we know
- ISWAP terrorists attempted a night attack on the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, Borno State.
- The Army said the attackers advanced from the Mandunari axis around midnight on 9 May 2026 and were engaged immediately.
- Air and land forces combined to repel the attack, resulting in heavy casualties among the insurgents.
- Troops recovered weapons including machine guns, AK-47 rifles, and ammunition from the scene.
- The Army stated that wounded soldiers are stable and follow-up operations are ongoing to track fleeing insurgents.
