Nigeria: NAF Air Strikes Kill Nine ISWAP Fighters, Commander in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported the killing of nine Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander, in an air strike carried out in Borno State. The operation took place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following intelligence on the movements of suspected terrorists within the Sambisa Forest area.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, disclosed the details in a statement on Sunday. The air strike was conducted after a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) was deployed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), enabling the military to track a group of terrorists moving towards a suspected hideout.

Upon identifying and confirming the target, a precision strike was executed, resulting in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the death of ISWAP commander Abu Khalid Al Muhajir. The NAF stated that the operation's success demonstrated the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led air operations and its role in disrupting terrorist capabilities and restricting their freedom of movement.

Brief written by urgent.news from AllAfrica's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.