Joint Task Force Eliminates 16 ISWAP Fighters in Lake Chad

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, under "Operation Hadin Kai," neutralized 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three locations in the Tunbunma area of the South Lake Chad region. Among those killed was Abu Zubiru, identified as an Arab national, along with his associates Baana Nglewa and Jindullah Sadiq.

The operation occurred between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on a Monday, following intelligence reports of key terrorist leaders in the area. Captain Mohammed Goni, the acting military information officer, stated that a battle damage assessment confirmed the death of 16 suspected ISWAP fighters.

Additionally, Abu Saleem, the Wali of Tunbunma, sustained severe injuries during the operation, along with seven others. This operation is part of the military's sustained offensive against terrorist networks in the Lake Chad Basin, emphasizing the importance of intelligence-led operations to restore peace in the region.