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Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by TimeManager(op): 3:54pm On May 23, 2025

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai and its Air Component have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Damboa town, killing 16 insurgents in a fierce overnight battle.

This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosing that the attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, when the terrorists simultaneously targeted the Azir Bridge axis and the 25 Task Force Brigade location in Damboa.

Damboa, located in southern part of Borno, has been a frequent target of ISWAP attacks due to its strategic location.

Makama said he was informed by intelligence sources that the troops, supported by indirect fire and air interdictions from the Air Component Command, engaged the terrorists in a sustained firefight that lasted over two hours.

“The main thrust of the terrorists was the brigade location in Damboa, where they attacked en masse. However, the troops responded decisively with heavy firepower, leading to a significant number of enemy casualties,” one of the sources said.

“At least 16 bodies of the terrorists were recovered after the exchange, with several others believed to have fled with gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, two soldiers paid the supreme price during the gun battle with the terrorists,” the security expert said.

Makama also said sources confirmed that while the troops were able to bring the situation under control, an explosion from one of the terrorists’ projectiles caused a fire at an ammunition storage facility, which caused impact to two structures. The fire was promptly contained.

He added that pursuit operations are currently ongoing to track down fleeing terrorists, while clearance operations continue around the general area.

https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/23/army-naf-troops-eliminate-16-iswap-terrorists-in-failed-attack-on-damboa/?

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by TimeManager(op): 3:56pm On May 23, 2025

More love and prayers for our gallant soldiers.

-Kiss the truth!

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by PDPdestroyer(m): 4:03pm On May 23, 2025

The ‘new Nigerianists’ will be very sad with this development grin

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by phemmie06(m): 4:03pm On May 23, 2025

May the Lord God continue to protects these innocent Nigeria armies putting their lives on the line, because some of your so called colleagues and your bosses (polithievians) are moles.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Rexymania(m): 4:04pm On May 23, 2025

Na lie...audio killings
That was how they claimed to have killed shakua, ND it turned out they didn't kill him. 4 separate times. Why should an average Nigerian believe this one

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by RillJ(m): 4:04pm On May 23, 2025

God be with you soldiers.

Take the battle to them and wipe them all off.

Death to all terrorists!

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Coolbreeze1988(m): 4:04pm On May 23, 2025

Good one Gallant men of Valor.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Pootle: 4:05pm On May 23, 2025

this report are unnecessary let the job done prove it self

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by davades(m): 4:05pm On May 23, 2025

Good for them

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by jospepper(m): 4:05pm On May 23, 2025

I love it so much when our Security forces gain an upper hand over bandits and terrorists.

Unfortunately this only happens once in a while.

So sad.

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Guestmale: 4:09pm On May 23, 2025

Kudos to our gallant soldiers,more power to your elbow in Jesus name.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by PRINCESSFCFANSs(f): 4:12pm On May 23, 2025

OK ,

Good

but our leaders can help the soldiers to do better.

Princess Faith Chukwu

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by free2ryhme: 4:23pm On May 23, 2025

TimeManager:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/23/army-naf-troops-eliminate-16-iswap-terrorists-in-failed-attack-on-damboa/?

suyarize the rag heads

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Godjone(m): 4:23pm On May 23, 2025

Where is their dead bodies

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Chegesnd: 4:23pm On May 23, 2025

We want all the terrorists dead!
But let's see pics or videos of the dead beasts, the manner Israeli Soldiers show terrorists bodies.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by VenExchangee: 4:23pm On May 23, 2025

Where foto?

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by dederocs(m): 4:24pm On May 23, 2025

The air force should be able to mobilise quickly and pursue and bomb these terrorists.

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by erniok(m): 4:26pm On May 23, 2025

Everytime we keep reading about pursuit operations with no result. If there was any pursuit operations, you guys would have known and overrun their base by now.

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by delpee(f): 4:27pm On May 23, 2025

Kudos to them!!
May God guide and protect our soldiers more. May He reveal and eliminate the saboteur within their ranks and externally to keep them safe and motivated for victory. Amen.

We need to pray and speak positively into the lives of those who work hard to protect us. Highlighting their shortcomings alone will not yield good results.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by TooMuchStuff: 4:28pm On May 23, 2025

Pinshures or na lie..

Video 📹 🎥 or na lie..

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Naturalgbola(m): 4:29pm On May 23, 2025

no video? =audio 🔉.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by MaziObinnaokija: 4:30pm On May 23, 2025

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Dogalmighty17: 4:31pm On May 23, 2025

It has become a template at this point.
Boko Haram or ISWAP always on the offensive attacking Nigerian army formations wth the army repelling these attacks sometimes. You will never read where the Nigerian army is the one attacking these guys or being on the offensive.

The thing worth considering is this. Since the pattern has emerged that these attacks normally occur under the cover of darkness, what actions have the Nigerian army deployed to ensure its night fighting capabilities are enhanced? We must always be a step ahead of these guys. I will hate for our men and soldiers to pay the supreme price for something available technology could have handled.

Drones equipped with Infrared cameras and night vision capabilities have to be made available to our units in large numbers. This is a game changer in and of itself.

Kudos to the officers and men of the army.

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Enddy50ty(m): 4:31pm On May 23, 2025

Okay

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by zikter(m): 4:39pm On May 23, 2025

This is good to hear. We need to hear more success from an offensive point of view and not defensive as always. How about reading a headline like, 'Nigerian military overrun terrorists camps' at least once a month

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by EdiskyHarry: 4:41pm On May 23, 2025

Where do these terrorists always retreat to after carrying out attacks?

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by bigiyaro(m): 4:45pm On May 23, 2025

While the terrorists aim is to destroy Nigerian soldiers, Nigerian Army aim is to arrest and rehabilitate the terrorists. Raise and repeat.

Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by Lieutenant83: 4:46pm On May 23, 2025

Rexymania:
Na lie...audio killings
That was how they claimed to have killed shakua, ND it turned out they didn't kill him. 4 separate times. Why should an average Nigerian believe this one

bro abeg go hug transformer for ur village..... 😂.

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Re: Army, NAF Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Terrorists In Failed Attack On Damboa by wellmax(m): 4:56pm On May 23, 2025

Naturalgbola:
no video? =audio 🔉.

TooMuchStuff:
Pinshures or na lie..
Video 📹 🎥 or na lie..

Rexymania:
Na lie...audio killings Why should an average Nigerian believe this one

Nigerian Army should please release the video. These ones want to identify their missing family members.

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