Multinational Joint Task Force troops foil ISWAP insurgents’ attack, recover weapons in Borno

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BY NEWS DESK, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 | 01:59 PM


Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, have foiled an attempted attack by the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP terrorists along Magumeri – Maiduguri axis, in Borno.

The troops also recovered catche of ammunitions from the insurgents in a tactical operation in the area.

Olaniyi Osaba, spokesman for MNJTF, N’djamena, Chad, said this in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri.

He said the troops executed a tactical ambush, neutralising the threat before the terrorists could wreak havoc on innocent civilians.

Mr Osaba, a lieutenant-colonel, said the troops positioned themselves tactically along the terrorists’ path of movement, and engaged them as they emerged from a forested area on motorcycles.

“On sighting the troops, the terrorists attempted to flee but were met with a heavy barrage of gunfire.

“This decisive engagement forced them to abandon their weapons and motorcycles, disrupting their plan to unleash violence in the region,” he said.

He listed the weapons recovered to include two AK-47 Rifles, 51 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two magazines, 61 rounds of 7.62 NATO ammunition, parcels of marijuana, Tramadol, among others.

(NAN)


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