Again MNJTF Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Monguno
The troops of Sector 3 Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have repelled attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Monguno, the northern part of Borno State.
Maj.- Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, is the Sector 3 Commander of MNJTF, in Monguno which is located about is 137.8 k.m. North to the restive capital of Maiduguri.
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It was gathered that the ISWAP fighters attacked the town with heavy weapons at about 12: 30a.m on Sunday in an attempt to penetrate the most populous northern town
Zagazola reports that the attackers sneaked through Abbari community and Charly 6 formation.
The sources said that the troops swiftly engaged them in a gun battle battle that lasted for about 30 minutes before the troops could successfully push back the attackers.
