Nigerian Army Repels ISWAP Attack In Borno, Launches Counter-Offensive

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled an attack by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State and launched a counter-offensive against the terrorists.

The gallant troops, in a swift and decisive response, thwarted the assault by the insurgents, preventing the terrorists from achieving their objective and forcing them to retreat.

Following the repelled attack, the troops launched a counter-offensive aimed at dislodging the insurgents from their positions and degrading their operational capacity in the affected area.

The development is part of the renewed and sustained military operations against ISWAP, Boko Haram, and other terrorist elements operating in Borno State and the wider North East region.

Military authorities commended the courage, professionalism, and resilience of the troops, who continue to put their lives on the line to protect lives and property and restore lasting peace to the troubled region.

According to military sources, the troops responded promptly to the attack, engaging the insurgents in a fierce battle that ultimately forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning their mission.

The counter-offensive launched by the troops is expected to further weaken the insurgents and disrupt their operations, as the military intensifies efforts to bring an end to the protracted insurgency in the region.

The Nigerian Army has continued to record significant successes in its operations against terrorists and insurgents in the North East, with several fighters neutralised, weapons recovered, and terrorist enclaves dismantled in recent times.

Military officials reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to the complete defeat of ISWAP, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups, assuring residents of their safety and security.

They urged members of the public to continue supporting the military by providing timely and credible information that would aid ongoing operations against the insurgents.

The North East region has, for over a decade, been ravaged by insurgency, which has claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions, and destroyed communities and means of livelihood.

However, the sustained military offensive in the region has continued to yield positive results, with the troops degrading the capacity of the insurgents and reclaiming territories previously held by the terrorists.

The Nigerian Army assured the public of its unwavering determination to restore lasting peace and security to the North East and other parts of the country affected by terrorism and insurgency.

The military pledged to sustain operations until the insurgents are completely defeated and normalcy fully returns to the affected communities.