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| Nigerian troops have repelled a coordinated terrorist assault on their positions in Kukawa, Borno State |
| 2026-02-23 |
Text: 🚨 SECURITY UPDATE | Kukawa, Borno State Nigerian troops have repelled a coordinated terrorist assault on their positions in Kukawa, Borno State, following a prolonged overnight battle backed by air support. According to field reports, insurgents launched the attack late Feb. 20 from multiple directions using gun trucks, motorcycles, and foot elements in an attempt to overwhelm the base. Troops responded with sustained and coordinated firepower, engaging the attackers into the early hours of Feb. 21 before forcing a withdrawal. ✖️ 1 gun truck destroyed ✖️ Several motorcycles destroyed ✖️ Additional fighters neutralised 🔫 13 AK-47 rifles recovered 🧰 16 loaded magazines & 3 handheld radios seized More at the link
Text: Air-ground offensive foils Kukawa attack, destroys gun trucks By Zagazola Makama Troops have thwarted a coordinated multi-pronged terrorist assault on positions in Kukawa after a prolonged overnight battle supported by air strikes. Military sources said the attackers, mounted on gun trucks, motorcycles and on foot, launched the assault from multiple directions late on Feb. 20. Troops mounted a determined defence, engaging the insurgents in intense combat that lasted into the early hours of Feb. 21 before forcing them to withdraw while dragging away casualties. Air strikes later destroyed one gun truck and several motorcycles carrying fleeing fighters, neutralising additional terrorists. More at the link Related: Kukawa: 2026-01-21 NAF air strikes destroy terrorist boats, neutralise fighters in Kukawa riverine Kukawa: 2026-01-14 ISWAP terrorists acquire more drones, plan coordinated attacks on Nigerian troops Kukawa: 2026-01-13 ISWAP kills 10 JAS fighters in Kukawa as rivalry clashes escalate Related: Borno State: 2026-02-19 ISWAP is claiming responsibility for another assault on a camp in Borno Borno State: 2026-02-18 ISWAP claims responsibility for an attack against the Nigerian Kauwa 'Cross' military camp, Borno State, Borno State: 2026-02-17 Islamic State - West Africa (ISWAP) raided Nigerian Army Base in the town of Pulka, Borno |
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