Hundreds of ISWAP terrorists killed in a botched ambush on Nigerian Army Special Forces
Several Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists were defeated on Monday by troops from Operation Hadin Kai’s 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, Borno State.
The terrorists were humiliated when they launched a failed ambush in a convoy of attack in Komala village on the road from Damboa to Maiduguri.
According to an intelligence source, insurgents on Hilux trucks, MRAP vehicles, and motorcycles attacked troops on fighting patrol in Lake Chad.
According to the sources, the troops quickly responded with a barrage of gunfire.
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He stated that the efforts of the Air Task Force and ground troops resulted in the elimination of several insurgents, while others escaped with minor bullet wounds.
“We also succeeded in collecting one Gun truck, MRAP as well as three 3 motorcycles from the terrorists. ISWAP terrorists have continued to suffer a humiliating defeat at the hands of our troops. On January 13, the troops killed several of the terrorists and destroyed their MRAP when they attacked their own troops in Azir”.
“The baggers attempted to try their luck on us but God was on our side. The victory is very glaring”, he enthused.
Hundreds of ISWAP terrorists killed in a botched ambush on Nigerian Army Special Forces