Nigerian Army troops under Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled an overnight assault by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Gajigana town in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.
The attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, with militants targeting a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) duty post. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued between the terrorists and the combined team of troops who responded promptly to reinforce the town’s defences.
The raid was successfully repelled, with terrorists suffering casualties as evidence of blood was observed along their withdrawal routes. Normalcy has since been restored in the area.
During the confrontation, one CJTF operative, Mr. Bulama Ngala, aged 45, sustained injuries from stray bullets. He was immediately evacuated to the General Hospital in Gajigana and is responding positively to treatment.
The operation highlights the Nigerian Army’s ongoing commitment to securing communities in Borno State and countering insurgent activities in the region.
