Troops conducting counter-insurgency operations in Borno State have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the early hours of Sunday at Mangada, a community near the Nigeria–Cameroon border.
The development was disclosed in a post on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via X.
According to the report, the insurgents launched the attack at about 2:15 a.m., attempting to overrun a military position in the area. A reinforcement team was swiftly mobilised to support the troops under fire.
On their way, the reinforcement troops encountered a roadside improvised explosive device, IED, ambush. However, the threat was quickly neutralised without any casualties.
Upon arrival at the scene, the combined team engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle and successfully repelled the assault. No casualties or equipment losses were recorded on the part of the troops.
