The Nigerian Air Force has killed several high-value commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in precision airstrikes conducted around the Lake Chad region.
According to an official statement released Monday by Air Force Spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame, the operation specifically targeted Arina Woje, a known terrorist sanctuary in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State.
The strikes followed confirmed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) indicating the return of ISWAP elements to the area after recent internal clashes.
Military intelligence revealed significant activity, including movement of fighters, reactivation of structures, and potential command centers concealed under dense foliage.
“Aircrew… prosecuted pre-selected targets using precision-guided munitions, achieving devastating effects,” Ejodame stated.
Preliminary battle damage assessments confirmed the destruction of key structures housing ISWAP leaders, fighters, and logistics facilities.
While the exact number of casualties was not disclosed, the military stated the operation successfully disrupted the group’s operational planning and resupply efforts in the region.
ISWAP, alongside its ally Boko Haram, continues its campaign to establish an Islamist state in northeast Nigeria, with attacks extending across the Lake Chad Basin.