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. on 1 July 2026.
The statement noted that the troops responded with determination, inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists, forcing them to retreat, and recovering AK-47 rifles, loaded magazines, Rocket Propelled Grenade tubes, and other equipment. 
While confirming the evacuation of several dead and wounded terrorists, the army said the attack targ...