ISWAP SUFFERS HEAVY CASUALTY IN ENCOUNTERED TROOPS ALONG BAGA–CROSS KAUWA ROAD

 

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna

  The Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have continued to record successes in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations, neutralized eight Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an encounter. 

The incident occurred in the early hours of 15 September 2025, following an ambush on troops near Garin Giwa along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR)

  According to the statement signed by the Media and Information Officer for Joint Tax Force North East of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said "The terrorists, who attempted to disrupt military operations in the axis, met stiff resistance from the troops.

 During the exchange of fire, eight ISWAP fighters were neutralised, including two Munzirs and one Qaid others goes with various injuries.

  The statement also noted that, They were identified as Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, an unidentified Munzir, and Abu Aisha Qaid of Tumbun Mota. Several others sustained gunshot wounds, particularly those who fled the scene on foot.

  The troops have successefully recovered 14 motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists, further degrading the logistics and mobility of the insurgents in the region.

 "The theatre command remains resolute in its determination to rid the North East of terrorism and restore peace to all affected communities." 

The military high command has lauded troops for the feat and urged them to sustain the impressive battle performance in the face of daunting challenges.