
Nigerian troops have foiled an ambush by terrorists and dismantled makeshift camps in the country's North East, according to Channels TV. The military reported no casualties among its own forces during the encounter, although some military vehicles sustained damage as a result of the engagement. The operation forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts against armed groups operating in the region. Further details about the number of insurgents involved or the exact location of the operation were not provided in the report.
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