Nigerian Army troops successfully repelled an early-morning assault by suspected ISWAP militants on Marte, a town in Borno State, preventing what could have been a significant security breach.
The attack, which took place around 2 a.m. on Monday, was quickly confronted by troops stationed in the town, supported by reinforcements from the Brigade Headquarters and air support from the Nigerian Air Force.
The coordinated military response forced the terrorists to retreat in disarray, abandoning their attempt to take control of the town. Unfortunately, two soldiers lost their lives in the intense firefight, ensuring the protection of the community.
As the insurgents retreated, they reportedly set some damaged military vehicles on fire but failed to seize any weapons or equipment. They escaped with a few motorcycles and two vehicles.
Military sources confirmed that the situation in Marte is now under full control of Nigerian forces, with the Brigade Commander currently overseeing post-operation security measures to strengthen the town’s defenses against future attacks.
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