Categories: Local News

ISWAP fighters suffer casualties as troops repel attack in Borno — Report

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on Gajigana town in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.

The terrorists reportedly launched the assault around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, targeting a Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, duty post.

A military source said the troops engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat. Blood trails were seen along their withdrawal route, suggesting they suffered casualties.

One CJTF operative, identified as Bulama Ngala, sustained injuries from stray bullets during the encounter. He was taken to the General Hospital in Gajigana and is said to be responding to treatment.

MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 for business relationship, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and so on…

YOU CAN READ MORE NEWS UPDATES AND INFO @ https://www.voiceairmedia.com

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Recent Posts

154 Aspirants Jostle for 24 Assembly Seats, 16 Eye APC Governorship Ticket

News update A sociopolitical organisation, Democratic Network International, has expressed concern over the high number…

23 minutes ago

Nigerian Actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40

News Update Famous Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died. Family sources said he died on…

6 hours ago

Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robber, Recover Pistol

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber operating in…

10 hours ago

Osun police warn against billboard vandalism

  ‎The Osun state Police command has condemned the recent acts of vandalism and destruction…

11 hours ago

Gunmen Abduct Businessman, Injure Child in Attack

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a businessman in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area…

12 hours ago

Kwankwaso Cries Out Over ‘No Reward’ After Backing Buhari

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he and…

13 hours ago