Tag: ISWAP
Troops arrest ISWAP supplier, repatriate 700 refugees to Borno
According to him, about 700 returnees arrived at the border on Jan. 31 and were subsequently integrated into Banki town…
US reacts after video allegedly shows Christian village burning in Nigeria
A United States congressman has reacted strongly to a disturbing video allegedly released by the Islamic State West Africa Province…
DSS files terrorism charges against seven top IPOB top commanders
The suspects were established to be IPOB commanders, arms dealers/couriers, ESN fighters, and foot soldiers funded and directed by Simon…
Boko Haram slaughters 170 ISWAP fighters in brutal Lake Chad clash
Security and intelligence sources familiar with developments in the area confirmed that the latest confrontation marks a major setback for…
Terror Alert: ISWAP plots fresh attacks in Ondo, Kogi
The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over plans by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
Nigerian Army foils major ISWAP offensive
“Their sacrifice stands as a testament to the Army’s unwavering commitment to securing peace, dignity, and safety for Nigerians returning…
Soldiers kill dozens of ISWAP fighters in fierce border battle
More than 35 terrorists were killed in the joint operation, while several others sustained injuries.
ISWAP terrorists commander, Ibn Ali, surrenders, others killed in Borno – DHQ
The troops also eliminated many terrorists while many others, including adult males and females including children, also surrendered to troops…
Troops gun down 24 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters in Borno, Adamawa
Later that night, troops intercepted and gunned down two insurgents transporting logistics in Kawuri, Konduga Local Government Area, with additional…
Doom for ISWAP: Troops smash 150-man terrorists attack, kill 12 in 4-hour gun duel in Borno
Troops also seized a cache of deadly weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles, three General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), two Rocket-Propelled…
Troops foil ISWAP’s attempted Invasion in Borno community
According to initial field reports, the soldiers engaged the terrorists in a prolonged firefight, effectively thwarting the attack and forcing…
15 ISWAP fighters killed, VBIED left behind in bit to escape in Marte
Intelligence reports revealed the insurgents made frantic attempts to evacuate their dead and wounded, managing to carry away at least…
Two soldiers killed as troops repel deadly insurgent ambush in Borno
Tragically, two brave soldiers lost their lives during the operation, a stark reminder of the high cost of Nigeria’s war…
ISWAP kills 23 farmers, fishermen in Borno community after false assurance of safety
Malam Karanti is considered a volatile ISWAP enclave, and despite the risks, desperate civilians often venture into such areas to…
MNJTF troops arrest 7 ISWAP terrorists, rescue kidnap victims
Intelligence received by the Nigerien troops under Sector 4 of the MNJTF prompted a rapid response that led to an…
Boko Haram storms ISWAP camps, kills 31 fighters in fierce showdown
By nightfall, the battlefield was littered with casualties. Reports indicate that at least 31 ISWAP fighters were killed, including several…
MNJTF troops neutralise 10 terrorists in Cameroon
Osoba reiterated the MNJTF’s commitment to defeating terrorist elements in the Lake Chad Basin and safeguarding regional security.
Scores killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram fighters clash in Lake Chad
It was gathered that Abu Umaima Ari Kau led fighters of the Buduma who dispatched from Lelewa and Gadira in…
Military kills three top terrorists’ commanders, 43 others
He said troops had during the week in other operations, neutralised 43 other terrorists with 76 of them apprehended and…
Nigerian Airforce wipes out scores of ISWAP fighters in devastating airstrikes
The airstrikes were conducted at a location given as Andakar, Musari and Klabariya in the North East of Marte in…
Nigerian troops invade camps in Sambisa Forest, shoot 11 ISWAP terrorists dead
The terrorists met their waterloo during the intelligence led sustained offensive which was conducted between May 31 and ended on…
Top ISWAP leader, Muhammed Malik, others killed in military airstrike in Lake Chad
The intelligence-led aerial and ground coordinated operation launched by the Nigerian Army and two Air Force Super Tukano, which targeted…
How NAF jets killed 2 ISWAP chiefs in Borno
Ali Kwaya and Mallam Bukar Mainoka were members of ISWAP Shura (Consultation) Council.
19 ISWAP terrorists dead in fierce gun-battle with troops in Borno
It was gathered that the troops, backed by a column of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), achieved the feat on…
ISWAP executes two Boko Haram commanders, Hamza, Ibrahim
The ISWAP had carried out series of attacks against the Boko Haram faction within the past weeks plunging the Boko…
ISWAP shoots 11 farmers dead in Niger
The incident occurred on Tuesday, at around 6 p.m., when 13 loggers, who set out in search of wood, were…
ISWAP fighters bury 26 terrorists killed by Military bombardments in Borno
The terrorists were eliminated on Sept 9, in a coordinated air strikes by the Nigerian military on two camps of…
ISWAP claims audacious attack on Kuje Prison, releases video
When he visited the prison on Wednesday morning, Bashir Magashi, Minister of Defence, said the attackers headed towards the direction…
80 Nigerian soldiers outgunned by ISWAP terrorists abandon camp
Reports said the retreating soldiers abandoned their weapons and personal belongings including handsets, which were carted away by the insurgents.
Owo attack: Akeredolu faults FG’s claim on ISWAP
The Governor also reiterated the call for state police, noting that the time for state police is now.