In an engagement in Abadam Faransa along the River Komadugu in Lake Chad, the Niger Defence Military nutrialized scores of ISWAP terrorists.
It was reported that the forces accomplished the accomplishment on Friday, 17th, 2023, after intercepting the terrorists who had been wreaking havoc on its land.
According to intelligence sources, the encounter provoked a violent gunbattle that resulted in the deaths of dozens of terrorists, with approximately 100 escaping to the tumbums.
The military pursued the militants to the Lake Chad districts of Tumbun Jaki and Tumbun Rago. There were no more details provided.
The army lost two men and injured five more in action.
Meanwhile, men from the 68th Battalion fired heavy artillery throughout the night to prevent infiltration.