Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed a member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Shura Council, Abu Hajara, and a senior commander, Abul Walid, throughout a fierce encounter in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation, which happened on October 31, 2026, additionally led to the killing of two high-ranking Arab fighters and several other different terrorists.
The improvement was disclosed in an announcement issued on Sunday, November 1, by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri.
According to the assertion, troops deployed in Kukawa efficiently repelled an enormous assault by ISWAP terrorists on their positions, deploying floor forces and air property from the operation’s Air Component.
The navy recognized Abul Walid as a senior commander and shut affiliate of Ba Shuwa, the general Wali of ISWAP.
The engagement resulted within the neutralisation of a number of terrorists and the restoration of scores of arms, ammunition and communication units.
The navy described the operation as one other demonstration of the fight readiness, vigilance and superior firepower of troops in sustaining strain on terrorist teams throughout the North-East theatre.
It famous that the assault on navy positions in Kukawa got here barely three days after an analogous encounter in Buni Yadi, the place no fewer than 55 terrorists have been reportedly killed.
Among these killed within the Buni Yadi operation have been key ISWAP commanders recognized as Ali Mandara Abba Gajiri, also called Munzir; Habu Ikkima Nakif Yana Faruk; and Commander Gogore.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its dedication to defending law-abiding residents and sustaining navy operations till terrorist components have been defeated and their camps destroyed throughout the area.
It additionally assured residents that troops would keep strain on insurgents as a part of efforts to revive lasting peace and safety within the North-East.
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