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May 17, 2026

No Foreign Troops, Months Of Intelligence: Unpacking The Killing Of ISWAP Commander In Borno

News Crackers Security Counter-terrorism, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), national security, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) 0

Nigeria Confirms Killing of ISWAP Commander in Major Counterterrorism Breakthrough NIGERIAN authorities have released detailed accounts of the operation that led to the killing of Abubakar Mainok, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), describing it as a significant milestone in the country’s counterterrorism campaign. The militant leader’s death, first announced […]

February 11, 2026

Operation Hadin Kai Repels Midnight Attack, Dismantles Terror Cell

News Crackers Security Borno State, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) 0

By HALIMA TAKWAS TROOPS of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified counter-insurgency operations in Borno State, neutralising 16 ISWAP terrorists and rescuing 11 kidnapped civilians in a series of coordinated actions. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North East), Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, said the operation was triggered by a failed midnight attack by […]