ISWAP Surrenders
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Dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and fighters have surrendered to Nigerian troops amid an intensified offensive. Separately, troops arrested a suspected ISWAP operative planning an attack.
Troops rescue 10 of 11 abducted NECO candidates after ISWAP attack in Borno
Troops operating under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and their teachers who were abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The incident occurred in Lassa Community, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, as students were taking their NECO examinations. The attack took place around 9 a.m.…
Soldiers rescue 10 abducted victims after Borno ISWAP attack
Troops operating under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully rescued 10 students and teachers who were abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The victims were tak…
Top Boko Haram, ISWAP Commanders Surrender Amid Intensified Military Operations
Nigerian troops have achieved a significant breakthrough in the counter-terrorism campaign in the North-East, with several high-ranking commanders from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Pro…
76 ISWAP commanders surrender as military intensifies offensive
The Nigerian military's intensified offensive in the Northeast has led to the surrender of 76 terrorists belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including several key commanders. …
