ISWAP Commander Abdussamad Ohida Killed in Ondo Operation
On October 5, security forces in Ondo State successfully eliminated Abdussamad Ohida, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), during an intelligence-led operation. Ohida was reportedly planning attacks in southern Nigeria during the Yuletide season and aimed to create instability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
His elimination was part of a coordinated effort involving the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Western Nigeria Security Network, known as Amotekun. Ohida had risen to prominence following the arrest of his superior, Abu Ikrimah, in 2023, and was linked to several past attacks, including the December 31, 2025 assault on the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo, which resulted in the seizure of firearms and destruction of the facility.
Intelligence corroborated by partners in the UK led to the operation that targeted Ohida's group, which was actively seeking to expand ISWAP's influence in southern Nigeria.
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