ISWAP Terrorists, Nigerian Army Troops Clash In Borno

Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly clashed with troops of the Nigerian Army in Borno State on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

It was reported that the terrorists were engaged by the troops of Sector 3 multi-national joint task force (MNJTF) at a location in the Monguno Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the encounter, a renowned counter-insurgency on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, said the insurgents invaded the area on several Hilux trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns on Thursday.

According to him, some of the terrorists rode on motorcycles, while those who were on foot attacked the troops at Charlie 6 in Monguno town.

However, the terrorists were reportedly forced to flee the location after a confrontation by the army troops.

In another development, over 100 troops reportedly raided bandits’ hideouts in Iche, Taka-Lafiya, Gidan Makeri and Janjala communities in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna.

The bandits were said to have fled the far north and were relocating to set up camp around some villages in Kagarko.

The bandits fled into the forest when the troops raided the hideouts.

Nigerian Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed the development saying that the troops conducted an operation in Kagarko on Wednesday.

“Information at my disposal confirms that troops conducted operations in the said area but no informant has been arrested,” Nwachukwu reportedly told TheCable.

The Nigerian army has recently intensified efforts in the fight against terrorists in parts of the country, particularly in the Northern region of Nigeria.