Friday, May 23, 2025 - The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai and its Air Component have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Damboa town, k!lling 16 insurgents in a fierce overnight battle.
The attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22,
2025 when the terrorists simultaneously targeted the Azir Bridge axis and the
25 Task Force Brigade location in Damboa.
Troops, supported by indirect fire and air interdictions from
the Air Component Command, engaged the terrorists in a sustained firefight that
lasted over two hours.
"The main thrust of the terrorists was the brigade
location in Damboa, where they attacked en masse. However, the troops responded
decisively with heavy firepower, leading to a significant number of enemy
casualties,” a source told security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
“At least 16 bodies of the terrorists were recovered after
the exchange, with several others believed to have fled with gunshot wounds.
Unfortunately, two soldiers paid the supreme price during the gun battle with
the terrorists.”
Sources also confirmed that while the troops were able to
bring the situation under control, an explosion from one of the terrorists’
projectiles caused a fire at an ammunition storage facility, which caused
impact to two structures.
The fire was promptly contained. Pursuit operations are
currently ongoing to track down fleeing terrorists, while clearance operations
continue around the general area.
Damboa, located in southern Borno, has been a frequent target
of ISWAP attacks due to its strategic location.
However, the Nigerian military has maintained a strong
presence in the area to prevent its fall to the insurgents.
Operation Hadin Kai, the military’s flagship counterterrorism
operation in the North-East, has intensified offensive actions in recent weeks,
recording significant gains against ISWAP and Boko Haram elements across Borno,
Yobe states.
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