Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have reportedly neutralised eight Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State.
According to NAN, a military source said the clash happened early Monday near Garin Giwa along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR), when insurgents attempted to disrupt ongoing military operations.
The source explained that the terrorists faced strong resistance from troops, leading to the death of eight fighters, including two Munzirs and one Qaid.
“The identified fighters include Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, another unidentified Munzir, and Abu Aisha Qaid of Tumbun Mota,” the source said.
“Several others sustained gunshot wounds, particularly those who fled on foot, abandoning 14 motorcycles which were recovered by troops.”
The source further noted that the theatre command remains focused on eliminating terrorism in the north-east and restoring peace to affected areas.
Just last month, troops killed over 35 ISWAP members in a coordinated operation around Kumshe, a border community in Borno, after insurgents attempted to attack military positions.