Over 40 ISWAP Terrorists Killed In Fresh Borno Air Strike
The strike followed intelligence that ISWAP fighters were assembling for coordinated attacks and destroyed two vehicles and about 20 motorcycles, the military said.
- On October 10, 2026, the Air Component of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI executed a precision airstrike at Badu Village, Borno State, neutralizing more than 40 ISWAP fighters, including a prominent commander.
- Intelligence reports indicated ISWAP's Murabitun element, a specialized mobile unit responsible for regional offensive operations, was gathering to launch coordinated attacks on troops operating within Sector 3, prompting the rapid airstrike response.
- Preliminary battle damage assessments confirmed the operation destroyed two vehicles and approximately 20 motorcycles used for mobility and logistics, significantly degrading the group's fighting capability in the North East.
- Separately, troops repelled a coordinated attack on the Forward Operating Base in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area, on Monday, neutralizing six insurgents and recovering six AK-47 rifles and ammunition.
- Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, reaffirmed the Joint Task Force's commitment to "relentless, coordinated air and ground operations" to protect vulnerable communities as forces maintain heightened vigilance across the region.
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Soldiers kill 40 terrorists planning attack in Borno State, nigeria
By Isah OjoTroops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised over 40 fighters, including a prominent commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province, in a precision air strike on their enclave at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.The Army said the terrorists were neutralised on October 10, 2026, while preparing to launch coordinated attacks on troops operating within Sector 3 areas of responsibility.The acting Military Information Officer, Northea
OPHK air strike neutralises 40 terrorists in Borno
The Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dealt a devastating blow to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, neutralising over 40 fighters, including a prominent commander, in a precision air strike on a terrorist enclave at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala LGA, Borno State.
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