Troops Recover Anti-Aircraft Gun in Borno Encounter

On April 21, 2026, troops from the Nigerian Army conducted a clearance operation in Borno State, specifically in Nanewa Village, where they engaged in a firefight with terrorists. Following this encounter, the troops executed a mop-up operation along the withdrawal route of the fleeing insurgents.

During this operation, they discovered an anti-aircraft machine gun and several rounds of 7.62 and 54mm ammunition, which were believed to have been abandoned by the terrorists. Security sources indicated that traces of blood were observed along the escape route, suggesting that the terrorists may have sustained injuries during the earlier engagement.

The military authorities have confirmed the recovery of these weapons, which will undergo further analysis and documentation.