Troops neutralize two ISWAP terrorists in Yobe

Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, and local hunters, have neutralised two suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

This is contained in a Special Situation Report issued by Headquarters Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, under Operation Desert Sanity V.

According to the report, the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on May 27 following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists around Kasaicia village, off the Damaturu–Buni Yadi road.

The report disclosed that the troops successfully engaged the terrorists during the ambush operation, resulting in the killing of two insurgents.

“Troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles and empty magazines from the scene.

“The general security situation within the area remained fluid, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remained high,” the report stated.