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Troops foil ISWAP infiltration attack on Kawuri base in Borno, killed several fighters  

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted infiltration attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military Forward Operating Base at Kawuri in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2026, when troops observed terrorists advancing towards the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kawuri.

The troops immediately engaged the terrorists, forcing them to retreat towards the Yuwe axis after an exchange of fire.

The sources said an unconfirmed number of terrorists were neutralised during the engagement, while the surviving fighters fled the area under pressure from the troops.

At about 7:10 a.m. on Sept. 26, troops conducted an exploitation operation along the route used by the fleeing terrorists.

During the operation, the troops recovered weapons, suspected cannabis sativa, Tramadol tablets, cigarette butts and a muffler believed to have been abandoned by the terrorists as they fled.

The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further investigation and intelligence exploitation.

The failed attack comes as troops of Operation Hadin Kai continue to intensify operations against terrorist elements across the North-East, targeting their camps, movements and attempts to infiltrate military positions.

The successful response at Kawuri also underscores the importance of troops maintaining heightened vigilance around Forward Operating Bases and other military positions, particularly in areas where terrorist groups continue to test security lines.