Tag: ISWAP
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ISWAP Fighters Surrender in Borno Following Joint Airstrikes with Niger Republic
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State – Several fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to security forces in Borno State after a series of coordinated airstrikes with Niger Republic forces, security sources have confirmed. The airstrikes, according to a Zagazola, a news blog popular for reporting intriguing counterinsurgency activities in…
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277 Women, Children Freed from Terrorist Captivity in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem Military authorities in Borno, Northeast Nigeria, have rescued 277 women and children from Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist enclaves, officials announced on Wednesday. Major General Ken Chigbu, Deputy Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military counter-insurgency operation, revealed the news at a handover ceremony at the Maiduguri military barracks. “These…
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Troops Neutralize 4 Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa Forest Clash
By Abdul Kareem In a recent operation, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Hybrid and Civilian JTF Forces, successfully neutralized four Boko Haram terrorists during a clash in Bula Dalo Village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno on July 6, 2024, according to intelligence sources. The insurgents, according to Zagazola Makama, a …
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Nigerian Air Force Strikes ISWAP Camps in Ongoing Anti-Terror Operation
By Abu Faisal The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation HADIN Kai has reported significant progress in its air interdiction operations targeting the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists near Lake Chad. On December 16, the ATF conducted precision air strikes on ISWAP camps located at Bukar Mairam…
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Counter-Insurgency Forces Clear Four ISWAP Settlements in Lake Chad Basin, Killing Five
By Abu Faisal In an ongoing counter-insurgency operation, troops from the 242 Battalion, Multinational Joint Task Force and Operation Hadin Kai, operating around the Lake Chad shores, have successfully cleared four settlements of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad Basin, resulting in the death of five terrorists. The operation, which…
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Nigerian Troops Thwart Triple ISWAP Assaults in Yobe and Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai forces quashed three synchronised attacks initiated by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Yobe and Borno states over the weekend. The ISWAP militants attempted a nocturnal offensive in the early hours of Saturday at Katarko in Yobe, and Jakana and Monguno in Borno State, which…
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Air Force Jet Bombs ISWAP Terrorists’ Boats, Resulting in Many Casualties on Lake Chad Waters
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian Air Force conducted a successful operation, targeting and eliminating a boat carrying ISWAP terrorists on the waters of Lake Chad. The airstrike took place on Nov.18 as part of ongoing efforts to combat extremist activities around the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The airstrike operation took place in…
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Nigerian Forces Repel ISWAP Attack in Yobe State, Maintain Control
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigerian military personnel from the 27 Task Force Brigade, a part of Sector 2 “Operation Hadin Kai” (OPHK), successfully thwarted an assault by terrorists from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) in the vicinity of Buni Yadi in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack occurred on November…
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Boko Haram Overpowers ISWAP in Latest Deadly Inter-rivalry Clash
Intense firefight leaves scores dead as Boko Haram triumphs over ISWAP in a surprise attack in northeastern Borno
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Nigeria’s Air Task Force Eliminates 17 ISWAP Fighters in Precision Airstrike
By Abu Faisal In a significant blow to the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), the Air Component of the North East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai successfully conducted a deadly air raid, resulting in the elimination of approximately 17 ISWAP fighters. The operation took place in the Damboa Local Government area…
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