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 safety analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation occurred at about 12:37 am on Sunday, October 25, alongside the Targejeri axis, following intelligence on terrorist actions within the space.

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

Recovered gadgets included an AK-47 rifle bearing registration quantity 38101, three magazines and 169 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition.

According to Zagazola, troops additionally recovered an Infinix Android telephone, a Redmi Android telephone, three button telephones and a few 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 said.