ISWAP death toll hits 30 as troops discover more corpses in Borno

ISWAP death toll hits 30 as troops discover more corpses in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

The death toll from the recent Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on 25 Brigade Headquarters in Damboa has risen to 30, following the discovery of two more corpses during clearance operations by troops of Operation Hadin Kai.

Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the corpses were found on Wednesday during a follow-up exploitation by troops conducting Operation Desert Sanity IV in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The discovery was in continuation of the exploitation effort following the foiled attack on May 23, where troops in coordination with the Air Component had earlier neutralized several insurgents during a coordinated response.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, suspected ISWAP terrorists attacked the residence of a vigilante commander in Mirnga village, Biu Local Government Area, at about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

The commander reportedly sustained gunshot wounds during the attack, but swift intervention by troops forced the terrorists to flee.

The injured vigilante leader was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital in Biu for medical attention.

ISWAP death toll hits 30 as troops discover more corpses in Borno