The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed several terrorists and destroyed a “purported ISWAP caliphate” in Borno State.
The Army disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
It read: “BREAKING: Gallant Troops of 401 Special Forces Brigade in conjunction with 19 Brigade Baga while on offensive clearance operations between Cross Kauwa & Gudumbali in Borno State yesterday 25 Jan 2022 neutralised terrorists and destroyed the purported ISWAP Caliphate. Details Later”.
The Army added that in the early hours of Wednesday, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Damboa, Borno destroyed and burnt identified Boko Haram/ISWAP Night Market at Gumsuri.
The Army said it would provide details on developing further events concerning the operation.