Nigeria Niger Joint Military Operation Neutralizes ISWAP Terrorists
Troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 4 Niger Republic, in a decisive operation on Wednesday March 13, neutralized an ISWAP Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) targeting their forces during a clearance operation at ISWAP enclaves in Gashigar.
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.
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.
