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The Digest:

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