Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 4 Niger Republic, have neutralized an ISWAP Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) targeting their forces.
Counter insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed this on Wednesday 13 March 2024 via his X handle, said the feat was achieved today during a clearance operation at ISWAP enclaves in Gashigar, Borno State.
TheFact Daily reports that Nigerian Air Force jets from Operation Hadin Kai, supported by intelligence aircraft from Niger Sector 4, subsequently struck another two fleeing ISWAP gun trucks and a structure harboring escaping terrorists, resulting in the elimination of several terrorists.
“While the exact number of neutralized ISWAP fighters remains unknown, initial reports indicate casualties on both the ground troops and from the air interdiction”, Makama said, adding that troops from Sector 4 Diffa are currently pursuing the remaining terrorists.
Military officials are expected to release further details about the operation in the coming hours.
