Troops kill ISWAP commander, 40 Terrorists in Borno
A precision air strike conducted by the Air Component of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI has neutralized over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-ranking commander. The military operation, executed on October 10, 2026, targeted a heavily fortified ISWAP enclave located at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali […]
On October 10, 2026, a precision air strike conducted by the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI eliminated over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a senior commander, in Borno State. The operation targeted a fortified ISWAP compound in Badu Village, located south of Gudumbali in the Guzamala Local Government Area.
Intelligence gathered by Captain Mohammed Goni indicated that a significant number of fighters had assembled at the site to plan coordinated assaults on military forces in Sector 3. Responding to the intelligence, the air component swiftly deployed assets for targeted surveillance, identifying hideouts, logistics facilities, and the insurgent command structure.
The strike specifically targeted the "Murabitun" element, ISWAP's elite mobile fighting unit responsible for coordinating attacks and sustaining terrorist operations in the region. Beyond the human losses, the air strike destroyed two operational vehicles and approximately 20 motorcycles, crippling ISWAP's mobility, supply routes, and offensive capabilities.
This decisive blow undermines their ability to launch future attacks against military positions and nearby civilian communities in the Lake Chad basin. The Joint Task Force emphasized the growing effectiveness of intelligence-driven, technology-enabled aerial and ground campaigns in dismantling terrorist infrastructures. Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed their dedication to regional security, vowing to maintain intense pressure on remaining insurgent elements and continue employing combined air and ground operations to eliminate threats, safeguard populations, and restore peace and stability to Borno State and the broader North East region.
Further evaluations are underway to assess the comprehensive impact of the operation on the terrorist network.
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