The Nigerian Army has thwarted another attempted attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road in Yobe State, forcing the rebels to retreat in disarray.
This was revealed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert from Lake Chad.
Makama reported that the incident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on April 26 when troops from the 233 Battalion stationed at Tango 4 spotted the terrorists heading toward their position near Kukareta in Damaturu Local Government Area.
According to him, the militants, who were riding in six gun trucks and many motorcycles, were discovered around one kilometre from the troops’ position.
The security expert observed that the forces responded quickly with a mix of direct and indirect firepower, overpowering the attackers and causing them to flee in panic.
“The terrorists fled the area under heavy fire from the troops,” he claimed.
Makama stated that the military then performed an exploitation of the surrounding area, but no noteworthy objects were retrieved.
He added that troops have increased their patrols and surveillance in the area to prevent any rebel attacks.