Borno: Troops Repel ISWAP Attack In Midnight Gunfight
During at night gunfight in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of Operation Hadin Kai prevented a planned attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists.
As part of ongoing “en masse ambush” operational directions, the rebels launched a two-pronged assault on forces positioned in an ambush at Ajilari Cross on March 28, 2026, at around 1:40 am, according to security sources cited in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
Makama was informed by the sources that the terrorists made a valiant attempt to overwhelm the troops’ position.
According to a particular source, “during the encounter, the terrorists attacked from two directions in a coordinated manner, but troops held their ground and engaged them effectively.” He claimed that during the shootout, the rebels lit two military platforms on fire.
The source further revealed that personnel of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Crack Squad members, and a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) from the Battalion Headquarters, under the command of the Commanding Officer, swiftly mobilised to the scene.
He said, “The reinforcement team arrived on time, engaged the terrorists, and successfully repelled the attack.”
He claims that in order to trace escaping militants and stop them from reorganising, troops initiated an exploitation operation outside the contact area after the attack was defeated.
According to the source, the military is still dedicated to conducting persistent offensive and defensive operations with the goal of undermining terrorist capabilities in the Northeast theatre.
Additionally, he commended the cooperation between local support organisations and troops, pointing out that it keeps enhancing operational efficacy.
