Nigerian troops crushed an ISWAP assault on the FOB Mairari base in Borno on Friday, inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists.
Citing a report by the counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, sources said the intense counter-operation resulted in the death of several insurgents and the wounding of many others.
The army’s response unit successfully neutralized two VBIEDs, though the resulting explosions caused significant damage to the roadway in two areas.
This successful operation was a combined effort: Sector 3 Stabilisation Operation led the charge, backed by elements of the Theatre Command Quick Reaction Force, the Nigeria Police Crack Team, and the CJTF.
“During the exploitation, troops discovered several terrorist corpses and recovered assorted items, including five motorcycles, two android phones, AK-47 rifles, a belt containing 165 rounds of PKT ammunition, five AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds each, and 59 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition,” Zagazola said.
The operation yielded a variety of terrorist equipment and supplies. Troops recovered a hand grenade, flak jacket, combat boot, blankets, and a stretcher, alongside personal effects and maintenance gear like a wristwatch, a camel bag, and a motorcycle pump.
