| Submit your comments on this article | |
| Africa Subsaharan | |
| Nigeria: Troops intercept three suspected terrorists in Borno, one killed while attempting escape | |
| 2026-08-09 | |
Text: Troops Intercept Three Suspected Terrorists in Borno, One Killed While Attempting Escape By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have intercepted three suspected terrorists in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspects were intercepted at about 2:14 p.m. on Aug. 5 by troops of 73 Battalion, in collaboration with the CJTF, around the Kayamla general area of Konduga LGA. According to a military source, the suspects claimed to be repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation at the Bulumkutu Rehabilitation Centre and said they were visiting their farms. However, one of the suspects was allegedly found in possession of two rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition.
Related: Konduga Local Government Area: 2026-08-05 Nigeria: Troops intercept 20 suspected Boko Haram family members fleeing ISWAP attack in Borno Konduga Local Government Area: 2026-05-27 Nigeria: Sustained Air interdiction campaign deepens fear within ISWAP ranks across Sambisa, Tumbuns Konduga Local Government Area: 2026-05-04 Nigeria: Military air interdiction destroys terrorist stronghold in Marte axis Related: Borno: 2026-08-08 Nigeria: Troops destroy ISWAP hideout, recover three AK-47 rifles in Mallam Fatori clearance operation Borno: 2026-08-07 Nigeria: ISWAP ambushes rival Boko Haram faction in Bama, several JAS commanders feared killed Borno: 2026-08-07 Nigeria: Troops destroy ISWAP hideouts, sustain offensive in Yobe | |
| Posted by:badanov |