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Troops repel ISWAP attack, rescue civilians in Borno
Troops repel ISWAP attack, rescue civilians in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists on Kukawa town in Borno State.
The Nigerian Army said the terrorists attempted to infiltrate several communities using civilians as human shields, but troops of 19 Brigade engaged them in a fierce battle.
A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) deployed by the terrorists was destroyed by a T-55 tank, while a suicide bomber was neutralised and several others fled in disarray.
In a related development, 11 family members of ISWAP fighters, including four women and seven children, surrendered to troops at Mayanti and Tango 16 in Bama Local Government Area.
Also, troops of 24 Task Force Brigade on patrol along the Dikwa–Ajiri Road discovered and safely detonated three IEDs, while Sector 3 troops arrested five suspects in Monguno town during a cordon-and-search operation.
Troops repel ISWAP attack, rescue civilians in Borno