Abuja. The Nigerian Army has foiled two attacks on military bases in the northeastern states of Borno and Yobe, killing at least 48 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants.
According to the statement issued by the spokesman of the joint task force of “Operation Hadin Kai” operating in the Northeast region, Mohammed Goni, on Thursday night and Friday morning, the military base in Bitta and Buni Yadi of Yobe State were attacked in Gwaja Local Government Area of Borno State. The army has foiled both attacks.
According to Goni, the attack that took place on Thursday night in Bitta, Borno, was foiled by the army through counter-action with air support.
Likewise, the army retaliated against the militants who attacked Buni Yadi in Yobe state from Thursday night to Friday morning.
Goni said that one soldier was killed and two others were injured during the operation. The army has also recovered 52 weapons from the militants.
The Nigerian Army has said it will continue its security operations to weaken the activities and operational capabilities of armed groups and curb their ability to recruit members, propagate and coordinate attacks.
ISWAP is an armed group active in northeastern Nigeria. It has been expanding its influence in the region along with Boko Haram. These groups have been attacking other countries in the Lake Chad region as well. – Xinhua