Nigerian troops on Thursday’s evening successfully repelled attacks by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) at a military base and a community in Borno and Yobe states respectively.
It was learnt that the well-armed troops foiled an attempted attack by ISWAP terrorists at a military base in Malam Fatori, Borno State.
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The terrorists who came in gun trucks and motorcycles were however subdued by troops who eliminated some of them as others were forced to retreat after a heavy gun battle.
Almost around the same time, military troops stationed in Yobe State also repelled another ISWAP attack at the Babangida community.
A security source said the terrorists were pushed towards Jalingol village close to the Jauro axis in the State.
First published by PRNigeria
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