A joint military operation involving Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has resulted in the death of 21 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State.
The operation, carried out under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted a terrorist hideout in Arege, located in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. Security sources disclosed that the precision airstrike was conducted on May 30 after intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions confirmed the presence of insurgents at the location.
According to the sources, the camp served as a strategic base where the terrorists were planning attacks and coordinating operations across the Lake Chad region. Acting on the intelligence gathered, Nigerian and U.S. forces launched a coordinated strike aimed at disrupting the group’s activities.
The operation reportedly killed 21 militants and dealt a significant blow to the group’s operational capacity.
A security source said the mission was carefully planned and executed based on credible intelligence to ensure maximum impact on the terrorist network.
The latest strike forms part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts by Nigeria and the United States to dismantle insurgent groups, destroy their strongholds, and restrict their movements across the North-East region.
Military officials noted that the operation demonstrates the growing partnership between Nigerian security agencies and international allies in combating terrorism and restoring stability in affected communities.
The successful mission is expected to further weaken insurgent operations around the Lake Chad Basin, where terrorist groups have continued to regroup and launch attacks on remote settlements.
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