Nigerian Military Kills Over 40 ISWAP Fighters in Borno

On October 10, 2026, the Air Component of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, conducted an air strike in Borno State, resulting in the deaths of over 40 fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a prominent commander. The operation targeted Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala Local Government Area, following intelligence reports of a large gathering of ISWAP fighters preparing for coordinated attacks on military formations.

Captain Mohammed Goni, the Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, stated that aerial surveillance identified movements around suspected terrorist hideouts. A precision air strike was executed on a building occupied by the insurgents, leading to significant casualties.

The military did not disclose the identity of the commander or provide an independently verified casualty figure. Additionally, two vehicles and approximately 20 motorcycles used by the insurgents were destroyed, disrupting their operational capabilities.