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Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Killing Scores; Nigeria, US Deepen Counter-Terrorism Ties

From ThisDay · (1h ago) English Mixed tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Nigerian troops repelled an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a military base in Magumeri, Borno State, inflicting heavy casualties.
  • Two soldiers were killed and several wounded in the fierce gun battle, while troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the fleeing insurgents.
  • Nigeria and the US have deepened their defense partnership by inaugurating technical working groups to combat terrorism and regional instability, aiming to enhance military operations and deny terrorists safe havens.

In a significant display of resilience, Nigerian troops have once again thwarted a major assault by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Magumeri, Borno State. The early morning attack, launched under the cover of poor visibility, was decisively repelled by our gallant forces, who inflicted substantial casualties on the enemy. This successful defense underscores the ongoing commitment and bravery of our armed forces in the face of persistent threats from extremist groups.

It is important to state that further exploitation of the general area revealed extensive blood trails, body drags and the recovery of terrorist corpses, confirming the heavy casualties inflicted on the attackers during the failed assault.

— Lieutenant Colonel Sani UbaMedia Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, describing the aftermath of the attack.

The recovery of a large cache of arms, including anti-aircraft guns and rifles, highlights the sophisticated weaponry available to these insurgents and the critical importance of such successful interdictions. While the nation mourns the loss of two brave soldiers and commends the recovery of the wounded, the overall outcome is a testament to the effectiveness of Operation Hadin Kai and the unwavering spirit of our military personnel.

Two soldiers died during the encounter, while an officer and other wounded personnel were stable and receiving medical attention. Some equipment and temporary structures were also damaged by fire during the battle.

— Lieutenant Colonel Sani UbaMedia Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, detailing the casualties and damage.

Furthermore, the strengthening of the defense partnership between Nigeria and the United States, marked by the inauguration of Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups, signals a renewed and deepened commitment to tackling the complex security challenges plaguing our region. This collaboration, guided by the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, is crucial for enhancing our counter-terrorism capabilities, improving operational effectiveness, and ultimately restoring lasting peace and stability across Nigeria and the wider West African sub-region. It is through such robust international cooperation and the continued valor of our own forces that we will prevail against these threats.

This initiative supports strategic planning and institutional development necessary for effective counterterrorism operations.

— Mr. Cate DaveHead of the US delegation, speaking at the inauguration of Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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