Over 40 ISWAP Terrorists Killed In Fresh Borno Air Strike
Military officials said intelligence-led surveillance helped target the enclave and destroy two vehicles and about 20 motorcycles used by the fighters.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North East conducted a precision airstrike in Badu Village, Borno State, killing over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province fighters.
- Military Information Officer Captain Mohammed Goni stated the operation followed credible intelligence reports indicating ISWAP fighters were gathering to prepare coordinated attacks on troops operating within Sector 3.
- Preliminary Human Intelligence and Battle Damage Assessment indicated the strike neutralized a prominent ISWAP Qaid and destroyed two vehicles alongside approximately 20 motorcycles used for logistics.
- Intelligence revealed the targeted fighters belonged to ISWAP's Murabitun element, a specialized mobile unit responsible for coordinating attacks, significantly weakening the group's fighting capability and disrupting planned assaults.
- The Joint Task Force North East remains committed to intelligence-led operations aiming to dismantle terrorist networks and restore lasting peace across the North-east region.
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