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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno

Voice of Nigeria

Voice of Nigeria

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June 21, 2026

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The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists and launched a counter-offensive in the Buratai axis of Borno State, inflicting heavy losses on the attackers. The Theatre Command disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, that the terrorists launched [] The post Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Arise News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Troops Repel Another Terrorist Attack On Military Base In Mairari

Troops repel an ISWAP attack on a military base in Borno, killing several insurgents and recovering weapons despite casualties.

Daily Post Nigeria

center

· Jul 2, 2026

Troops repel ISWAP terrorists’ attack in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on Forward Operating Base, FOB, Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. A statement posted on the verified X handle of the Nigerian Army on Thursday, said the attack occurred at about 11:25 p.m. [] Troops repel ISWAP terrorists’ attack in Borno

Voice of Nigeria

lean right

· Jun 27, 2026

Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Victims in Borno

Operation HADIN KAI troops have disrupted an ISWAP attempt to cut off civilian movement in southern Borno, rescuing 53 abducted civilians and recovering eight vehicles after dismantling a terrorist roadblock during a rapid-response operation. The operation, conducted by troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI, targeted insurgents who had [] The post Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Victims in Borno appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Troops nab suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military base attack

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, over an alleged plot to attack two military formations in Borno State. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Shuaibu, was arrested by troops of the 212 Battalion at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Chabbol, following intelligence reports of [] The post Troops nab suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military base attack appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Related coverage for "Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno": Arise News — Troops Repel Another Terrorist Attack On Military Base In Mairari. Daily Post Nigeria — Troops repel ISWAP terrorists’ attack in Borno. Voice of Nigeria — Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Victims in Borno. Vanguard News — Troops nab suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military base attack