Troops Neutralise ISWAP Fighter in Ambush Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected ISWAP fighter during a successful ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 12:15 a.m. on June 15 by troops of 222 Battalion (Mechanised), who laid an ambush at a suspected terrorist crossing point in Yaleri Kurma Village.
The troops reportedly engaged the insurgents during the operation, resulting in the neutralisation of one suspected ISWAP member.
Items recovered from the scene included two bags of flour, 12 packs of 500-gram salt and 10 packs of spaghetti, believed to be supplies intended for terrorist elements operating in the area.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further investigation and exploitation.
Military authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny insurgents access to food supplies and movement corridors across the North-East.
The operation was completed successfully without casualties among the troops.
