Nigerian Troops Rescue Abductees, Repel ISWAP Attack

Nigerian troops have achieved significant successes in counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, rescuing abductees and repelling attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

In Borno State, troops from the 115 Task Force Battalion, during Search and Rescue operations in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, found two abductees in a terrorist hideout. They also recovered N1.2 million, suspected to be proceeds from criminal activities, along with food items and other logistics supporting terrorist operations. The rescued individuals are now receiving medical attention and psychosocial support.

Separately, in Ngala Local Government Area, troops at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists. Although the attackers briefly breached the base's perimeter during intense fighting, troops counter-attacked, inflicting significant casualties. The military reported that surviving terrorists fled with injuries, but one soldier was killed in action, and some equipment sustained damage. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the base's defenses.

In other operations, troops in Adamawa State arrested a notorious criminal, recovering an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, and 28 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers were apprehended in Borno State, with investigations ongoing to dismantle their network.

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Regrettably, one gallant soldier paid the supreme price, while two gun trucks and some combat enablers sustained damage during the engagement.