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Part of situation: ISWAP insurgency in Borno State, Nigeria (2 clusters)

Borno State: Nigerian troops kill 25 militants in ISWAP attack

ISWAP Borno State Nigerian Army military base attack counter-insurgency

Nigerian troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion repelled a multi-directional attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants at a military outpost in Kukawa, Borno State. The engagement, which lasted several hours, involved heavy gunfire and air support from the Nigerian Air Force.

The military reported that over 25 terrorists were killed during the encounter, with 14 bodies recovered at the scene. The counter-offensive also resulted in the seizure of several weapons, including six AK-47 rifles and various ammunition.

While the military achieved a tactical victory, the attack resulted in casualties among the Nigerian forces. Reports indicate that at least 10 soldiers were killed and 13 others were wounded. A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force also reported casualties among their ranks. The incident has caused significant panic among local residents in the Kukawa area.

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Borno State · Islamic State West Africa Province · Kukawa · Mohammed Goni · Nigerian Army · Nigerian Navy · Operation Delta Sentinel · Operation HADIN KAI · Plateau State · Rivers State

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