The Nigerian military says an air strike by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has killed more than 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander, and destroyed vehicles and motorcycles used by the terrorist group in Borno State....
The Nigerian military says an air strike by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has killed more than 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander, and destroyed vehicles and motorcycles used by the terrorist group in Borno State.
The precision strike targeted an ISWAP enclave at Badu village, south of Gudumbali, in Guzamala Local Government Area on 10 October 2026.
According to the military, the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that the terrorists were planning coordinated attacks against troops in Sector 3 of Operation Hadin Kai.
Aerial surveillance reportedly identified fighters around suspected hideouts and logistics facilities before the strike was executed.
Preliminary human intelligence and battle damage assessment indicated that more than 40 terrorists were killed, including an ISWAP Qaid, or commander.
The strike also destroyed two vehicles and about 20 motorcycles believed to have been used for movement, logistics and operational activities.
Further intelligence assessment identified the targeted fighters as members of ISWAP’s Murabitun unit, described as a mobile fighting force responsible for patrols and coordinating attacks in the Lake Chad region.
The destruction of the vehicles and motorcycles could limit the unit’s mobility and disrupt its ability to move fighters and supplies or coordinate attacks.
The military said further assessment was ongoing to determine the full impact of the strike.
The operation is part of continuing efforts by troops of Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt insurgent operations and prevent attacks on military positions in the North-East.
The reported casualty figure and extent of the damage remain subject to further assessment, according to the preliminary information provided by the military.