Army troops Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised no fewer than 21 ISWAP terrorists during a fierce gun battle in Sojiri and Kayamla villages along the Damboa–Maiduguri Road in Borno.
Sources told Akelicious that the encounter which took place on Sunday at about 12:15 a.m, followed credible intelligence indicating that a large number of terrorists had converged along the axis, possibly in preparation for coordinated attacks.
According to the sources, troops immediately mobilised to the area and made contact with the terrorists at about noon on Saturday as they were observed advancing in formation.
“Upon sighting the terrorists, estimated to be about 100, troops engaged decisively. While the firefight was ongoing, an additional group of terrorists attempted a surprise attack from the rear, but our troops held their ground and continued the engagement with superior firepower,” the source said.
The sources said that at least 17 terrorist corpses were confirmed at the scene, noting that more casualties were suspected as several blood trails were observed leading into surrounding bushes.
“Exploitation of the area is ongoing to uncover additional bodies and to clear the general area of fleeing elements,” he added.
