Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) attached to Operation Hadin Kai in Izge town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, have repelled a terrorist attack, neutralising three Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and recovering an anti-aircraft gun and several motorcycles.
Truth Live News gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday when the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the town under the cover of darkness.
According to sources, the CJTF operatives engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle that lasted several minutes, forcing the attackers to retreat.
“The CJTF men stood their ground and successfully repelled the attack. Three of the terrorists were neutralised during the exchange of fire, while the rest fled into the bush with gunshot wounds,” the source said.
According to the source, the CJTF recovered one anti-aircraft gun and three motorcycles used by the terrorists during the operation.
He added that no civilian casualty was recorded, and normalcy has since been restored in the area.
The CJTF has continued to play a vital role in supporting military operations across the North East, particularly in intelligence gathering and defending local communities against insurgent threats.