Troops repel ISWAP attack near Benisheikh, Borno

Troops repel ISWAP attack near Benisheikh, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted attack by ISWAP terrorists on their formation in the Borgozo axis near Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the attack was repelled in the early hours of Friday, as part of ongoing operations under Operation Desert Sanity IV.

According to the source, the troops detected an unspecified number of terrorists advancing towards the headquarters from the southern Borgozo.

In response, the Brigade’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) to engage the terrorists in a gunfight at the Borgozo parapet.

The exchange of fire reportedly lasted about 50 minutes and was supported by fire missions and aerial reconnaissance by air assets deployed to the brigade’s area of operations.

“Upon the arrival of combat aircraft at Benisheikh, the terrorists abandoned their mission and withdrew,” the source added.

No casualty was reported on the side of the troops. But the troops are currently chasing the terrorists.

Troops repel ISWAP attack near Benisheikh, Borno