Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Borno on Friday.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, several terrorists were killed during the operation, with others wounded. The army also neutralised two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), which caused substantial damage to the road at two separate locations.
The operation was conducted by troops from Sector 3 Stabilisation Operation, with support from the Theatre Command Quick Reaction Force, the Nigeria Police special unit, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
During the follow-up search, troops discovered multiple terrorist bodies and seized various items, including five motorcycles, two Android phones, AK-47 rifles, a belt containing 165 rounds of PKT ammunition, five AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds each, and 59 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, Zagazola reported.
Other recovered items included blankets, a hand grenade, a combat boot, a flak jacket, plastic bottles with engine oil, a stretcher, a wristwatch, a camel bag, spinners, and a motorcycle pump.
No casualties were reported among the troops.
