Operation Hadin Kai Strikes, Neutralises 40 ISWAP Fighters

On October 10, 2026, troops from Operation Hadin Kai conducted a precision air strike at Badu Village, south of Gudumbali in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, neutralising over 40 fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a prominent commander. The operation was executed by the Air Component of the Joint Task Force for the Northeast Operation Hadin Kai, following intelligence on the terrorists' preparations for coordinated attacks on military positions within Sector 3.

Capt. Mohammed Goni, the acting Military Information Officer for the Northeast Joint Taskforce Operation Hadin Kai, reported that the strike also destroyed two vehicles and approximately 20 motorcycles used by the terrorists. This operation significantly degraded ISWAP's fighting capability and disrupted their planned attacks.

The terrorists were identified as part of ISWAP's Murabitun element, responsible for conducting patrols and coordinating attacks in the region. The Joint Task Force North East remains committed to ongoing operations to eliminate terrorist threats and restore peace in the area.