Troops Repel Terrorists’ Attack in Yobe as ISWAP fled with casualties

Troops Repel Terrorists’ Attack in Yobe as ISWAP fled with casualties

By: Zagazola Makama

Nigerian troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2, “Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled an attack by Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the outksirt of Buni Yadi in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

It was gathered that on November 13, 2023, at about 0300 a.m., an unspecified number of ISWAP terrorists who came from Kaushuhuawa with three guntrucks and four motorcycles launched a probing attack on Charlie Compang, the location of the 120th Task Force Battalion behind Buni Yadi.

The attack was a reprisal for the nutrialization of five terrorists in Malumti around Buni Gari and the recovery of several pieces of equipment, including one CONQUEROR APC.

An intelligence source told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, that the troops successfully repelled the attack after a heavy gunbattle, forcing the terrorists to withdraw into the Bush.

No casualties were recorded by the troops at the location, while the terrorists are believed to have escaped with their casualties, including those with gunshot wounds, as traces of blood were seen all over the places along the withdrawal route of the terrorists.

The general security situation in Buni Gari and environs has remained normal and under control.

Troops Repel Terrorists’ Attack in Yobe as ISWAP fled with casualties