Eric Patrick
Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) attached to Operation Hadin Kai in Izge town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, have repelled a terrorist attack, neutralising three Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and recovering an anti-aircraft gun and several motorcycles.
According to intelligence sources quoted by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the town.
The CJTF operatives engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle that lasted several minutes, forcing the attackers to retreat.
The CJTF men were said to have stood their ground and successfully repelled the attack.
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Three of the terrorists were neutralised during the exchange of gunfire, while the rest fled into the bush with gunshot wounds.
It was gathered that the CJTF recovered one anti-aircraft gun and three motorcycles used by the terrorists during the operation.
Sources revealed that no civilian casualty was recorded, and normalcy has since been restored in the area.
The CJTF has continued to play a vital role in supporting military operations across the North East, particularly in intelligence gathering and defending local communities against insurgent threats.