By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on their position at Zangula Kilba Junction in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing two insurgents.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 12:18 a.m. on Nov. 9, when the terrorists launched an assault on troops deployed at the location.
The troops responded with superior firepower and successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to withdraw after suffering casualties.
Two terrorists were neutralised during the encounter, while troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines and 115 rounds of PKT ammunition.
Other items recovered included three belts of empty PKT ammunition links, two cases of locally made bombs, a pair of desert boots, a camel-back backpack, one Android phone, a wristwatch and ₦15,000 in cash.
No casualty was recorded among the troops.
The sources said exploitation of the area was ongoing to establish further details and identify possible routes used by the fleeing insurgents.
The successful repulsion of the attack underscores the troops’ combat readiness and determination to prevent terrorist elements from overrunning military positions and threatening communities in the area.
