TROOPS DECIMATE ISWAP LEADERSHIP, ELIMINATE KEY COMMANDER IN BORNO
By Capt. MOHAMMED GONI
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have dealt a significant blow to the leadership and operational capabilities of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
During an engagement in Kukawa, Borno State, on 31 October 2026, troops neutralized several terrorists, including Abu Hajara, a high-profile member of the group’s Shura Council. Also killed were Abul Walid, a prominent commander and close associate of overall ISWAP Wali Ba Shuwa, alongside two high-ranking Arab fighters.
Combined troops of Joint Task Force deployed Kukawa defeated massive ISWAP terrorists attack on their locations. Troops utilised both ground and air assets from the air component.
Following the engagement, troops recovered scores of arms, ammunition and communication devices.
The successful engagement further demonstrates the combat readiness, vigilance and superior firepower of Operation HADIN KAI troops in sustaining pressure on terrorist elements across the theatre.
The attack on troops location at Kukawa comes barely 3 days after Buni Yadi attack where as at date 55 terrorists were neutralised including key commanders such as Ali Mandara Abba Gajiri (Munzir), Habu Ikkima Nakif Yana Faruk and Commander Gogore.
The Theatre Command has reaffirmed its committement to continue to protect law abiding citizens and continue its operations to ensure total annihiliation of the terrorists and destruction of their camps within the region.
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