Troops neutralise six ISWAP terrorists in Borno ambush

Troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade, working with hybrid forces, have reportedly neutralised six suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists in an ambush in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation took place at about 12:37 am on Sunday, October 25, along the Targejeri axis, following intelligence on terrorist movements in the area.

The troops laid an ambush along the suspected route and engaged the insurgents, neutralising six of them.

Recovered items included an AK-47 rifle bearing registration number 38101, three magazines and 169 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

According to Zagazola, troops also recovered an Infinix Android phone, a Redmi Android phone, three button phones and some charms.

“The troops, acting on the intelligence, laid an ambush along the terrorists’ suspected route at the Targejeri axis, engaging the insurgents and neutralising six of them,” the report stated.

The operation is part of ongoing security efforts to disrupt ISWAP movements in the North-East.