Nigerian soldiers have killed two suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters after successfully repelling an attack on a military position in Adamawa State.
The incident happened around 12:18 a.m. on Monday, November 9, at Zangula Kilba Junction in Gombi Local Government Area of the state.
The insurgents reportedly launched an assault on the military formation, but the troops responded with heavy gunfire, forcing the attackers to retreat.
Two of the suspected terrorists were killed during the confrontation, while no casualty was recorded among the soldiers.
Following the operation, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, four magazines and 115 rounds of PKT ammunition.
Other items found at the scene included three belts of empty PKT ammunition links, two locally manufactured bombs, a pair of desert boots, a backpack, an Android phone, a wristwatch and ₦15,000 in cash.
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The recovered materials are expected to provide useful information about the insurgents and their operations in the area.
Security personnel have reportedly commenced further operations to track down the fleeing attackers, investigate their movements and identify possible escape routes.
The latest development comes amid continued military operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in the North-East, particularly in Adamawa and neighbouring Borno State.
The military is expected to sustain its operations in the area to prevent further attacks on security formations and nearby communities.
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