Joint Task Force North East Kills 40 ISWAP Terrorists

The Air Component of the Joint Task Force North East, under Operation Hadin Kai, neutralised over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a prominent commander, during a precision airstrike on Saturday at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala local government area, Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the acting military information officer of OPHK, stated that the operation was intelligence-driven, following credible reports of ISWAP fighters planning coordinated attacks on troops.

The airstrike involved targeted aerial surveillance, identifying terrorist movements, and executing a precision strike on a building occupied by the terrorists. The operation also destroyed two vehicles and approximately 20 motorcycles, significantly degrading ISWAP's fighting capability.

Goni noted that the terrorists belonged to ISWAP's Murabitun element, responsible for conducting patrols and coordinating attacks. The successful operation underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led air operations in disrupting terrorist activities and enhancing security in the North East.