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Showdown as terrorists attack troops with drone bombs in Borno
Terrorists suspected to be Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked the military Forward Operational Base at Kangara in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government, in the northern part of Borno early Tuesday.
Operation Hadin Kai Spokesman, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, in a statement, said the military base at Kangara came under attack of the terrorists at about 4:30am.
The attack was defeated by the gallant troops supported by the Nigerien Fighter Ground Attack platforms,” he disclosed.
He said a number of the terrorists were neutralised by military troops.
According to him, troops seized four armed-drone bombs used by the terrorists, five AK 47 rifles, eight AK 47 rifle magazines, 258 rounds of 7.62mm x 39 ammo, five RPG bombs and other ammunition during the encounter.
He said the Nigerien Air Force conducted follow-up strikes on the retreating terrorists, leading to the killing of scores of the attackers.
Malam Fatori lies along the Lake Chad shores and has been a hotbed of terrorist attacks with ISWAP presence in the area. (The Sun)
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