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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters throughout coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist areas in the Tunbunma space of southern Lake Chad.
The operation was carried out between 1 a.m. and a pair of a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, following intelligence experiences concerning the presence of terrorist leaders and fighters in the realm.
The Acting Military Information Officer on the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the event in an announcement issued on Monday.
Goni mentioned the army’s battle harm evaluation indicated that 16 fighters have been neutralised throughout the three focused areas.
Among these reportedly killed have been Abu Zubiru, described as an Arab nationwide, and two associates recognized as Baana Nglewa and Jindullah Sadiq.
The assertion added that Abu Saleem, recognized because the Wali of Tunbunma, sustained extreme accidents alongside seven different fighters.
The army mentioned the operation shaped a part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist networks in the Lake Chad Basin.
It urged members of the general public to supply well timed and credible data to safety companies to assist counter-terrorism operations.
