Nigerian Army Repels ISWAP Attack in Borno State

On June 19, 2026, the Nigerian Army, under the command of Captain Moha Goni, repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The assault occurred in the early hours at a military location along Dusten Kura Chara Road in the Biu Local Government Area.

The Nigerian Army's statement indicated that troops, supported by robust intelligence, quickly detected the insurgents' incursions and responded with coordinated firepower from both ground and air components. The Nigerian Air Force played a decisive role in surveillance and precision strikes, effectively disrupting the attack and inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists, who were forced to retreat.

The military confirmed that there were no casualties among its troops, while the ISWAP fighters suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment. The operation demonstrated strong coordination between air and ground forces as part of the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the region.