Major breakthrough as ISWAP bomb-making specialist, senior commander surrender to troops in Yobe
- The Nigerian Army confirmed the killing of ISWAP commander Mohammed Khalifa during joint military operations in Borno State on June 8, 2026.
- Two senior ISWAP commanders, Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, surrendered to Operation Hadin Kai troops in the Lake Chad region on June 8, 2026.
- Ismail Mohammed was a close associate of ISWAP leader Baa Shuwa, while Abu Umar was a specialist responsible for explosive devices used by insurgents.
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Soldiers kill ISWAP leader as two commanders surrender in Borno
Two high-profile ISWAP commanders surrender to Nigerian troops in Borno, while another leader is killed, marking a major blow to the terrorist group. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-iswap-leader-as-two-commanders-surrender-in-borno/
ISWAP commanders, IEDs specialist surrender to troops in Yobe
The Nigerian Army says two commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a suspected Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) specialist, have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Yobe. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. The report stated that the two terrorists, identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, surrendered…
ISWAP Bomb Expert, Commander Surrender to Troops
Two senior members of ISWAP have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Yobe State, providing a potential breakthrough in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. Two suspected high-ranking figures within the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly surrendered to Nigerian troops in Yobe State, marking a significant development in the fight against insurgency in the North-East. The individuals, identified as Abu Umar and Ismail Mohammed, …
Two ISWAP Commanders Surrender To Nigerian Army
Two commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group, have surrendered to the troops of the Nigerian Army. Naija News reports... The post Two ISWAP Commanders Surrender To Nigerian Army appeared first on Naija News.
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