Major Blow for ISWAP as Troops Kill VIP Escort Commander, Other Fighters in Borno

NAF air strikes kill nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has reported the killing of nine Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters, including a senior commander, in an air strike in Borno State. The operation was conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following intelligence on the activities and movement of suspected terrorists within the […] The post NAF air strikes kill nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno appeared first on Vangu…

Major blow for ISWAP as troops kill VIP escort commander, other fighters in Borno

The Nigerian military has launched air strikes on the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing a key VIP escort commander, Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight other fighters. This is contained in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed that the strikes, conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 around the Yuwe and Sabil Huda enclaves in the Sambisa Forest, were highly…

NAF Airstrike Kills Nine ISWAP Fighters

The Nigerian Air Force has said its airstrike in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State killed nine Islamic State West Africa Province fighters, including a key commander responsible for facilitating the movement and protection of senior members of the group. The NAF said the operation was conducted on Saturday, following credible intelligence on the activities and movement of suspected terrorists within the forest. The Director of Public Relati…

“NAF Airstrike Kills Nine ISWAP Fighters In Sambisa Forest” — Says Key Commander Abu Khalid Al Muhajir Neutralised In Precision Operation

The Nigerian Air Force has said its airstrike in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State killed nine Islamic State West Africa Province fighters, including a key commander responsible for facilitating the movement and protection of senior members of the group. The NAF said the operation was conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities and movement of suspected terrorists within the forest. The Director …

Sambisa Strike: NAF eliminates nine ISWAP fighters

“Further intelligence received after the strike confirmed that nine ISWAP fighters were killed, while several others were wounded. Among those reportedly neutralised was Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, described as a prominent ISWAP commander responsible for providing special security escorts for the movement of senior members of the terrorist group,” Ejodame said.

NAF airstrikes kill 9 ISWAP terrorists, senior commander

Nigerian Air Force's air strike in Borno State eliminated nine ISWAP fighters, including senior commander Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, disrupting terrorist operations.