Breaking: Army, DSS, Amotekun Eliminate ISWAP Leader Planning Attacks in Southern Nigeria
*Operation thwarts planned attack during yuletide, general elections An intelligence-led operation by a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria
A joint operation by the Nigerian Army, Department of State Services (DSS), and Amotekun security officers in Ondo State's Owo forest thwarted a planned terrorist attack during the holiday season and general elections. The operation led to the death of Abdussamad Ohida, a senior ISWAP leader, and several other members of the terrorist group.
Ohida, also known as Anwar, had been serving as Abu Ikrimah's deputy, who was arrested in 2023. Following Ikrimah's arrest, Ohida took charge of ISWAP's activities in northern and southern Nigeria, playing a crucial role in their terrorist operations. Intelligence obtained from Abu Uwais, Ikrimah's brother, indicated that Ohida planned to launch attacks on civilians during the festive period and disrupt the 2027 general elections.
The operation also targeted previous attacks by Ohida, including the invasion of the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo, the Suleja–Zuba Road attack in Niger State, the Suleja–Zuba Road attack in Niger State, the Kuje Correctional Centre attack in Abuja, the Ogaminana Police Station attack in Kogi State, and the Okene Area Command police station attack.
The elimination of Ohida significantly weakens ISWAP's leadership, operational network, and expansion efforts in central and southern Nigeria.
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