Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Monguno, Inflict Casualties on Terrorists

Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Monguno, Inflict Casualties on Terrorists

By: Zagazola Makama

The Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Sector 3 MNJTF And Operation Hadin Kai deployed at Charlie 7 along Marte Road in Monguno, successfully repelled a probing attack by ISWAP terrorists in the early hours of March 18, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists launched the assault at approximately 0215 hours, but the troops swiftly responded with superior firepower.

A reinforcement team, led by the Commander of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai/Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), mobilized from the barracks to the location, forcing the terrorists to withdraw in disarray.

During the encounter, one soldier sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm. He was immediately evacuated to Sector 3 Medical Services and Hospital, where he is receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.

Following the engagement, troops conducted an exploitation of the area, discovering bloodstains along the terrorists’ withdrawal route, indicating multiple casualties. Additionally, one neutralized terrorist’s corpse was recovered at the scene.

Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Monguno, Inflict Casualties on Terrorists