By: Zagazola Makama

Nigerian troops have foiled an overnight attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a military position in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing two insurgents and recovering a cache of weapons and other items.

The attack occurred at about 12:18 a.m. on November 9 at Zangula Kilba Junction, where the insurgents reportedly launched an assault on troops stationed in the area.

Security sources said the soldiers responded with heavy firepower, forcing the attackers to retreat after two of them were killed during the exchange.

The troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, four magazines and 115 rounds of PKT ammunition following the encounter.

Other items seized included three belts of empty PKT ammunition links, two cases of locally manufactured explosives, a pair of desert boots, a camel-back backpack, an Android mobile phone, a wristwatch and ₦15,000 in cash.

No casualty was recorded among the military personnel during the confrontation.

The sources added that troops had commenced a search of the surrounding area to gather further intelligence and determine the possible escape routes used by the fleeing insurgents.

The latest encounter highlights the continued military operations against insurgent groups in the North-East, as troops work to protect their positions and prevent armed groups from extending their activities into vulnerable communities.