From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian Army said troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a coordinated terrorist attack by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), on Damboa town in Borno State, killing 26, members of the group.
The attack which took place in the early hours of Thursday 23 May 2025, led to the death of two brave soldiers who paid the supreme price in line of duty.
Acting deputy director army public relations in charge of 7 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Ajemasu Jingina, who made this known, said
The ISWAP terrorists launched a fierce attack on the Azir Bridge axis in 25 Task Force Brigade Area of Responsibility.
He said Troops of the Nigerian Army responded with counter attacks and artillery fire and airstrikes were carried out by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, thereby mounting a robust defence that resulted in the neutralization of at least 16 ISWAP fighters.
“Sadly during the attack two brave soldiers paid the supreme price in line of duty.
The Nigerian Army is committed to its role in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity, winning all land battles and ultimately bringing an end to terrorism in all its forms. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI pledges to sustain attacks on terrorist groups and maintain high morale during the counter-insurgency operations across the Northeast”.