Nigerian Army neutralises six ISWAP terrorists, recovers ammunition in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised six Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists during an ambush at Targejeri crossing point in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday.

The operation was carried out by troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, following intelligence reports on terrorist movements in the area.

The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 169 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the terrorists.

Other items recovered included two Android phones, one Infinix and one Redmi, three button phones and charms.

Goni said the operation formed part of ongoing military efforts to disrupt insurgent activities and restrict the movement of terrorist groups across the North-East.

He urged residents to provide security agencies with timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities to support ongoing operations.