Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Geidam–Maine Soro road in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 2:04 a.m. on Thursday while troops of the 159 Task Force Battalion were conducting a night standby patrol along the route.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the patrol team, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire.
The troops reportedly held their ground and engaged the attackers until reinforcement troops arrived at the scene.
The arrival of reinforcements forced the terrorists to retreat in disarray and abandon the attack.
The sources said one soldier sustained injuries during the encounter and was immediately evacuated for medical treatment.
The wounded soldier is currently receiving treatment at the battalion’s Regimental Aid Post (RAP) and is awaiting further medical management.
The sources added that one PKT machine gun and a Baofeng handheld radio were taken away during the attack.
Security forces have intensified efforts in the area to track the fleeing terrorists and recover the missing military equipment.
