NAF airstrike kills nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno
A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander, disrupting terrorist operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-airstrike-kills-nine-iswap-fighters-commander-in-borno-2/
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted an airstrike in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of nine Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a key commander. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF's Director of Public Relations and Information, the operation was carried out following credible intelligence on terrorist activities and movements within the forest.
The NAF deployed a Remotely Piloted Aircraft for persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, which identified and tracked a group of terrorists moving towards a suspected hideout. Upon confirming the target, the aircraft conducted a precision strike, leading to the fatalities of the nine ISWAP members, including Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, a prominent commander who provided security escorts for senior ISWAP members.
The successful operation is expected to disrupt ISWAP's leadership protection arrangements, movement of high-value personnel, and overall coordination of activities.
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