Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP terrorist assault on the Forward Operating Base Mairari in Borno, neutralizing two vehicle-borne explosives and inflicting heavy casualties.
Key Points:
The attack, involving two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), was detected and neutralized.
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI were supported by police and Civilian JTF in a follow-up exploitation.
Recovered items included AK-47 rifles, ammunition, grenades, motorcycles, and communication devices.
Military sources confirmed several terrorists were killed, with others wounded and evacuated.
The army reported no breach of the base, crediting troop preparedness and vigilance.
Aggressive patrols are ongoing to deter further activity and reassure local communities.
The operation is said to have degraded ISWAP’s operational capacity in the area.
The successful defense underscores a sustained campaign to deny terrorists freedom of action, revealing how security is maintained not just by repelling attacks, but by systematically dismantling the logistics of instability.
Sources: Vanguard, The Guardian