Nigerian Army Says Dozens of ISWAP Militants Killed in Borno, Amid Ongoing Violence

Nigerian Army Says Dozens of ISWAP Militants Killed in Borno, Amid Ongoing Violence
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The Nigerian military says it has repelled an attack by suspected fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, reporting that more than 30 militants were killed during the operation.

In a statement, the army said troops under Operation Hadin Kai, backed by air support, intercepted the assault on a military position in the Timbuktu Triangle area, a renowned stronghold of insurgent groups in northeastern Nigeria. Forces subsequently launched pursuit operations in surrounding areas, where additional casualties were reported among the attackers.

The military said it recovered weapons and ammunition, including assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. It added that no soldiers were killed, although some personnel sustained injuries during the confrontation.

While such military claims are consistent with previous announcements by Nigerian authorities, independent verification of casualty figures remains limited due to restricted access to conflict zones.

Separately, local media and security sources reported a deadly attack in Plateau State, where at least 10 people were killed in an assault in the city of Jos, underscoring the continuity of security challenges beyond the northeast.

Nigeria has faced a prolonged insurgency since 2009, initially led by Boko Haram and later involving ISWAP. The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced millions, particularly in the northeast, according to international organizations.