Nigerian troops have reportedly killed 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist hideouts in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad, Borno State., Borno State.
The operation, conducted between 1am and 2am on Monday, October 26, 2026, followed intelligence reports indicating the presence of key terrorist leaders and fighters in the area.
The military identified some of those reportedly killed as Abu Zubiru, described as an Arab national, alongside his associates, Baana Nglewa and Jindullah Sadiq.
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According to the military, Abu Saleem, identified as the Wali of Tunbunma, sustained severe injuries alongside seven others during the strikes.
The operation was carried out by troops of Operation Hadin Kai as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating around the Lake Chad Basin.
The military urged members of the public to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing counterterrorism operations and efforts to restore peace in the North-East.
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