Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled an attempted attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mayanti, Banki, Borno State. The attack occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, with the soldiers engaging in a fierce firefight, forcing the terrorists to retreat. No casualties were reported among the troops during this encounter.
However, shortly afterward, a reinforcement team heading to the base was ambushed by ISWAP insurgents along the Banki Junction–Mayanti road. The terrorists planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to block the path of the troops. A Quick Reaction Force responded promptly, engaging the insurgents and forcing them to flee. During this encounter, two soldiers sustained injuries. Military authorities have vowed to continue their efforts to maintain security and strengthen operations against insurgent threats in the region.