Nigerian troops from the 29 Task Force Brigade, supported by hybrid forces, reportedly killed six suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters during an ambush in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation was carried out at about 12:37 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, in the Targejeri axis after intelligence indicated that insurgents were moving through the area. The forces positioned themselves along the suspected route before opening fire on the group.
Quick facts
- Six suspected ISWAP militants were reportedly killed.
- The ambush took place in the Targejeri area of Kaga LGA, Borno State.
- Troops recovered an AK-47 rifle with registration number 38101.
- The seizure also included three magazines and 169 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
- Two Android phones, three basic mobile phones and charms were also recovered.
The recovered weapon was an AK-47 marked with registration number 38101. Soldiers also seized three magazines and 169 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other items taken from the scene included an Infinix Android handset, a Redmi Android handset, three button phones and a number of charms.
The ambush formed part of continuing security operations intended to restrict ISWAP’s movements across north-eastern Nigeria, where the group remains a threat to communities, transport routes and commercial activity.
