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SAA event in Yobe State, Damaturu area, Nigeria on Mon 15th June 2026

15th June 2026

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Troops Repel Terrorists in Yobe, Recover Communication Equipment and Bicycles By: Zagazola Makama Troops and local vigilante members have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Kanama, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, following intelligence reports on insurgent movements in the area. Security sources said the operation was conducted in the early hours of June 15 after troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kanama, supported by vigilante personnel, acted on credible intelligence indicating the presence of suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists within the community. The joint patrol team reportedly made contact with the insurgents at about 3:15 a.m., leading to an exchange of gunfire. According to the sources, the terrorists were forced to retreat towards the Sambisa axis after coming under pressure from the security forces. Items recovered from the scene included nine bicycles, one Baofeng radio set, a mobile phone, three pairs of slippers and three locally made water bottles believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing insurgents. One member of the vigilante group sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter and was evacuated to a medical facility for treatment. The recovered items have been taken into custody for further exploitation and investigation. Military authorities said troops remain on heightened alert and are continuing operations aimed at denying terrorist groups freedom of movement across the North-East region.

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Yobe State ( Damaturu area )

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