Five soldiers of the Nigerian Army have been reportedly killed in an ambush by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno state.
Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on
the Lake Chad region, reports that the attack occurred on January 4 in Sabon
Gari, Damboa LGA of Borno.
The report added that the ambush triggered a two-hour
firefight, resulting in the death of five soldiers and the destruction of some
military equipment.
The publication also reported that the air component of the
operation Hadin Kai targeted ISWAP’s stronghold with airstrikes within the
Timbuktu Triangle, in Borno.
“In response to escalating insurgent activities, the
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted targeted
airstrikes on ISWAP strongholds within the Timbuktu Triangle, a critical area
in Borno state known for its difficult terrain and strategic importance to the
insurgents,” Makama said.
“Intelligence sources confirmed that the precision
airstrikes dismantled several ISWAP positions and disrupted their operational
capabilities.
“A significant number of terrorists were reportedly
neutralised during the operation.
“Additionally, airstrikes were carried out against Boko
Haram factions in the Gwoza axis of the Mandara mountain range.
“The offensive targeted insurgents loyal to Ali Ngulde, a
key Boko Haram commander, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken terrorist networks
in the region.”
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