Troops Kill High-Ranking ISWAP Fighters In Borno

On November 1, 2026, troops from the Joint Task Force (North East), under Operation HADIN KAI, engaged in a confrontation with members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Kukawa, Borno State. During this operation, they successfully killed a high-profile member of ISWAP's Shura Council, Abu Hajara, along with two high-ranking Arab fighters. This incident occurred as part of ongoing military efforts to combat ISWAP activities in the region.

The operation resulted in the deaths of the senior ISWAP commander and two fighters, with troops recovering several weapons, ammunition, and communication devices from the scene. This engagement follows a recent report of 55 ISWAP fighters killed in Buni Yadi, indicating a significant military push against the group. Local sources have reported jubilation among the community following the successful operation, reflecting the ongoing struggle against insurgency in the area.

Reported by Channels Television, The Nation, Leadership, Legit.ng.