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| Nigerian Military eliminate 61 terrorists in Malam Fatori, Borno |
| 2026-03-19 |
Text: Nigerian Military eliminate 61 terrorists in Malam Fatori, Borno By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in close coordination with, The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has neutralised no fewer than 61 ISWAP terrorists during a foiled infiltration attempt in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno. Sources involved in the operation disclosed that the terrorists launched the attack in the early hours of Wednesday, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in a desperate bid to breach the defences of troops at the 68 Battalion location. The sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which came through the frontage of Bravo Company from the Duguri general area, was met with overwhelming firepower and superior coordination between ground forces and air components. The sources explained that troops, supported by precision air strikes, engaged the insurgents in a fierce battle that resulted in heavy casualties on the side of the terrorists. More at the link Related: Malam Fatori: 2025-07-11 Nigerian army 'neutralizes' 24 Boko Haram terrorists in coordinated operations Malam Fatori: 2025-07-08 9 killed in attack by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria Malam Fatori: 2025-07-05 Jihadists Kill 28 in Two Raids in Northern Nigeria Related: Abadam Local Government Area: 2026-01-23 ISWAP–Boko Haram faction clash leaves dozens dead in Abadam, Borno Abadam Local Government Area: 2025-03-06 ISWAP ambushes Boko Haram, kills 20 in fierce Borno clash - Daily Post Nigeria Abadam Local Government Area: 2025-02-18 Boko Haram, ISWAP clash on Borno water after failed reconciliation |
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