An attempt by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to infiltrate Forward Operating Base, Mairari in Borno State has been foiled.
It was gathered that the troops neutralised two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), recovered arms and other items during a follow-up operation.
According to reports on Saturday, the terrorists attempted to attack the base but were thwarted, with several of them killed and others wounded.
First Daily correspondent learnt that on Friday, troops of Sector 3 Stabilisation Operation, supported by the Theatre Command Quick Reaction Force, the Nigeria Police crack team, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), conducted an exploitation operation in the area.
During the exploitation, troops discovered several terrorist corpses and recovered assorted 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.
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Other items recovered include blankets, a hand grenade, a combat boot, a flak jacket, plastic bottles containing engine oil, a stretcher, a wristwatch, a camel bag, spinners, and a motorcycle pump.
The report further disclosed that the two VBIEDs used in the attack were destroyed by troops using SHILKA firepower, resulting in significant damage to the road at two separate points.
No casualty was recorded on the side of the troops.