Troops Kill Top ISWAP Commanders, Two Arab Fighters in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian military have reportedly killed senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside two Arab fighters, during an operation against insurgents in Borno State.

The operation was part of ongoing military efforts to weaken the leadership structure and operational capacity of the terrorist group in the North-East.

The reported deaths of the commanders and foreign fighters represent a potential setback for ISWAP, which has continued to carry out attacks against security forces and communities in the Lake Chad region.

The military has sustained operations across parts of Borno State, targeting insurgent camps, supply routes and hideouts in its efforts to restore security and facilitate the return of displaced residents.

However, details surrounding the latest operation, including the identities of the commanders, the location of the encounter and the number of other casualties, were not independently established in the information available for this report.

ISWAP, an extremist group affiliated with the Islamic State organisation, has operated mainly in Nigeria’s North-East and the Lake Chad Basin. It has been responsible for attacks on military formations, security personnel and civilian communities.

The group emerged from a factional split within Boko Haram and has remained one of the major security threats in the region.

The Nigerian military has repeatedly announced operations aimed at dismantling insurgent networks, disrupting their logistics and eliminating their commanders.

Further details from the military are expected to clarify the circumstances of the latest operation and the identities of those reportedly killed.