Troops repel insurgent attack in Borno

Nigerian Army troops nether Operation Hadin Kai person repelled an onslaught by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters successful Benisheikh, Borno State, preventing what could person been a takeover of the town.

Sources told information expert Zagazola Makama that the onslaught occurred astatine astir 11:15 p.m. connected April 14, 2026.

According to the sources, soldiers from the Headquarters 29 Task Force Brigade came nether dense onslaught but were capable to clasp their crushed and repel the insurgents, forcing them to retreat successful confusion.

The sources confirmed that nary worker mislaid his beingness during the clash. However, 3 unit were injured successful the speech of gunfire.

The wounded soldiers person been taken to the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, wherever they are receiving treatment.

The subject said it could not instantly corroborate however galore of the attackers were killed oregon injured.

It added that troops are inactive combing the country to way down fleeing fighters and measure the damage.

Officials noted that portion the wide information concern successful the portion is presently calm, it ...