Nigerian Troops Eliminate Senior ISWAP Commander in Kukawa
On October 31, 2026, troops deployed under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully repelled a terrorist assault on a military base in Kukawa, resulting in the deaths of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu Hajara, and two high-ranking Arab fighters. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPHK, reported that Abul Walid, a prominent ISWAP commander and close associate of the group's leader, was also killed.
The military utilized both ground forces and air support during the operation, which Goni described as a serious blow to ISWAP's command structure and operational capacity. This engagement followed another significant operation at Buni Yadi, where troops killed 55 terrorists, including key commanders.
Goni reaffirmed the commitment of the Theatre Command to protect civilians and continue operations against terrorist groups in the North-East.
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