MILITARY KILLS TOP ISWAP LEADERS, REPELS MAJOR TERRORIST ATTACK IN BORNO
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By: Muftau Fatimo
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have killed several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including senior commanders, while repelling a major attack on their positions in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The military disclosed that the encounter took place on October 31, 2026, following an assault by ISWAP fighters on troops deployed in the area.
In a statement issued on Sunday via X, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, said the troops successfully repelled the attack with support from the operation’s air component.
Among those killed were Abu Hajara, described as a high-profile member of ISWAP’s Shura Council; Abul Walid, a prominent commander and close associate of Ba Shuwa, the group’s overall Wali; and two senior Arab fighters.
Several other terrorists were also reportedly killed during the confrontation.
The military added that troops recovered numerous weapons, ammunition and communication devices following the engagement.
The latest operation comes barely three days after troops reportedly neutralised 55 terrorists during a separate encounter in Buni Yadi, Yobe State.
Those killed in the earlier operation included senior commanders identified as Ali Mandara Abba Gajiri, also known as Munzir; Habu Ikkima Nakif Yana Faruk; and Commander Gogore.
According to the Theatre Command, the successful defence in Kukawa demonstrated the operational readiness, vigilance and superior firepower of troops under Operation HADIN KAI.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to protecting law-abiding residents and sustaining offensives aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and destroying their camps across the North-East.
The operations form part of intensified military efforts to weaken ISWAP’s leadership and operational capabilities, particularly around the Lake Chad Basin, where the group remains a major security threat.
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