Five Nigerian Army soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State on January 4, according to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication that focuses on the Lake Chad region.
The attack took place in Sabon Gari, Damboa LGA of Borno, and resulted in a two-hour firefight that claimed five lives and destroyed some military equipment.
Zagazola Makama also said that the air component of the operation Hadin Kai targeted ISWAP’s stronghold with airstrikes within the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno state.
“In response to escalating insurgent activities, the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, component of Operation Hadin Kai conducted targeted airstrikes on ISWAP strongholds within the Timbuktu Triangle, a critical area in Borno state known for its difficult terrain and strategic importance to the insurgents.
“Intelligence sources confirmed that the precision airstrikes dismantled several ISWAP positions and disrupted their operational capabilities.
“A significant number of terrorists were reportedly neutralised during the operation.
“Additionally, airstrikes were carried out against Boko Haram factions in the Gwoza axis of the Mandara mountain range.
“The offensive targeted insurgents loyal to Ali Ngulde, a key Boko Haram commander, as part of ongoing efforts to weaken terrorist networks in the region,” Makama said.
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