Troops repel ISWAP attack in Adamawa, kill two terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on a military 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 am on November 9, when the terrorists launched an assault on troops deployed in the area.

“The troops responded with superior firepower and successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to withdraw after suffering casualties,” the sources said.

Two of the attackers were reportedly killed. Two AK-47 rifles, four magazines and 115 rounds of PKT ammunition were recovered from the scene.

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, an Android phone, a wristwatch and N15,000 in cash.

“No casualty was recorded among the troops,” the sources added.

They said troops had commenced an operation to search the area, establish further details and identify possible escape routes used by the fleeing insurgents.