Troops intercept ISWAP terrorists in Yobe

Troops of 159 Military Battalion, Kanamma, have intercepted suspected ISWAP terrorists attempting to steal roofing zinc from Ngamma Primary School in Ngamma village, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.

According to the publication, the incident occurred on February 9 at about 9:00 p.m., when unknown gunmen armed with sophisticated weapons invaded the school.

Makama further revealed that the terrorists mobilized some community youths to assist in removing the roofing zinc, disclosing that personnel of 159 Military Battalion were swiftly deployed to the scene.

The publication added that while engaging the insurgents, a flying bullet injured one Umar Maigari, a 19-year-old resident of the village, who sustained a gunshot wound on his left leg.

“The victim was rushed to Specialist Hospital, Geidam, where he is currently receiving treatment and responding to care.

“The situation has been brought under control, with monitoring and intelligence operations ongoing to prevent further attacks,” it said.

Troops intercept ISWAP terrorists in Yobe