At least seven fighters belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were neutralized in a fierce battle with Nigerian troops from Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yanma, in Buni Gari, Yobe State.
The clash took place on the night of Sunday, March 16.
Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, known for his insights on security issues in the Lake Chad region, shared details of the incident in a post on his X handle on Monday.
According to Makama, intelligence sources revealed that the insurgents launched a surprise attack on the town, firing sporadically. However, they were met with a swift and coordinated response from Nigerian troops, who fought alongside local hunters from Yobe State.
The confrontation resulted in an intense gunfight that lasted for over an hour before the terrorists were subdued.
Makama reported that the insurgents, in an attempt to recover their dead, managed to escape with four bodies using a tricycle, while three others were transported on a motorcycle as they retreated.
“Sadly, a vigilante member who intercepted the fleeing terrorists sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries,” Makama added.
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