By Abu-Faisal
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in conjunction with the troops of Sector 4 of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), killed several terrorists belonging to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a thwarted attack in the North East of Arege, in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to intelligence sources, the ISWAP militants attempted to infiltrate the advancing troops’ harbor using a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) on May 10, 2023, at about 10:19 a.m.
The terrorists encountered fierce resistance as the troops unleashed heavy firepower, taking out the approaching VBIED 300 meters from them.
The troops, with support from the Air Task Force, neutralized additional terrorists, while others were forced to flee.
Zagazola Makama, a popularncommentator y Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region, confirmed the successful operation, highlighting the troops’ bravery and tactical expertise.
The operation’s success dealt a “significant blow to the ISWAP militants and bolstered the troops’ morale.”
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