The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its troops successfully repelled several coordinated overnight assaults launched by terrorists across the North-East region. According to military officials, more than 50 insurgents were killed during the fierce battles that raged between midnight and 4 a.m.
The attacks were carried out in Dikwa, Mafa, and Gajibo in Borno State, as well as Katarko in Yobe State. In a statement, the army revealed that the terrorists used advanced weapons, including armed drones and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), to target military positions.
Some buildings and vehicles were damaged, and a section of the defenses in Mafa and Dikwa was briefly breached before troops regained full control. The military noted that the use of armed drones by the attackers shows their growing sophistication despite ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
Troops reportedly fought back with superior firepower, recovering 38 AK-47 rifles, seven PKT machine guns, five RPG tubes, two GPMGs, and several grenades, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition. Ground troops, supported by air strikes, pursued fleeing terrorists, leaving dozens wounded.
Intelligence reports indicated that some of the attackers infiltrated from Cameroon, while others came from the notorious Timbuktu Triangle. Although a few soldiers sustained injuries, the army emphasized that they are receiving medical treatment and that no position was lost.
Military authorities praised the courage and professionalism of the troops, reaffirming their commitment to defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity and maintaining pressure on insurgents across the region.