Nigerian troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven insurgents, including two senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The fierce gun battle also left several terrorists severely injured as troops responded with heavy firepower to the attempted assault.
The eliminated commanders were identified as Abu Nazir, the Munzir of Juye, and Abu Fatima, the Munzir of Koloram.
Following the confrontation, troops recovered four motorcycles used by the terrorists. However, in the course of the exchange, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle belonging to the military was set ablaze by the fleeing insurgents.
“The terrorists came heavily armed but were decisively engaged. We inflicted heavy casualties on them, including two of their senior commanders,” a security source told Zagazola Makama.
