ISWAP Commander Mr. Ohida Killed in Ondo Operation

On Sunday, security agents killed ISWAP commander Mr. Ohida, also known as Anwar, during a joint operation in a forest in Owo, Ondo State. Major Innocent Olamale, spokesperson for the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, confirmed that Ohida was eliminated along with several members of his group.

The operation was conducted following intelligence indicating that Ohida was planning attacks against civilians in southern Nigeria, particularly during the upcoming Yuletide period. This intelligence was bolstered by information from Abu Ikrimah, a former ISWAP Central Nigeria leader arrested by the State Security Services in 2023.

After Ikrimah's arrest, Ohida took command of ISWAP's operations in North-central and southern Nigeria, coordinating attacks and expanding the group's presence. He was linked to multiple attacks, including the December 31, 2025 assault on the Ipele Divisional Police Station and previous attacks in Niger State and Kogi State.