Troops crush ISWAP invasion in Borno, 61 insurgents killed

 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Nigerian Air Force, have reportedly eliminated at least 61 ISWAP fighters during a failed infiltration attempt in Malam Fatori, Abadam LGA of Borno State.

According to counter-insurgency sources, the insurgents launched a pre-dawn assault on Wednesday, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in a bid to breach military positions at the 68 Battalion.

However, the attack was met with heavy resistance as troops, backed by precision air strikes, engaged the fighters in a fierce battle. The coordinated ground and air response inflicted significant casualties, forcing the insurgents into a chaotic retreat.

Reports indicate that multiple air interdiction strikes targeted enemy تجمعات, crippling their operational strength and limiting movement. Additional support from Nigerien air forces intensified pressure on the fleeing fighters, though full damage assessments are ongoing.

Despite the intensity of the clash, only four soldiers sustained minor injuries and have since been stabilised.