Nigerian troops have reportedly killed two suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander identified as Mallam Ali, after repelling an attempted attack on a military base in Adamawa State.
The incident occurred at about 12:05 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, when ISWAP fighters reportedly attacked the Forward Operating Base of the 226 Battalion at Zangula Kilba Junction in Gombi Local Government Area.
According to reports by counterinsurgency expert and conflict reporter Zagazola Makama, Mallam Ali was identified as the Amirul Fiya, a commander responsible for fighting forces within ISWAP’s Timbuktu Triangle enclave in Borno State.
The attackers reportedly attempted to overrun the military base but were met with resistance from Nigerian troops, supported by local hunters and Rangers, who successfully repelled the assault.
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Two terrorists were reportedly neutralised during the encounter, including Mallam Ali, whose death is considered a significant setback to ISWAP’s operational command structure.
Following the confrontation, troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, four magazines and a substantial quantity of ammunition, including various rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Other items recovered included a mobile phone, wristwatch, camel bag and ₦15,000 in cash.
Mallam Ali’s reported death could weaken ISWAP’s fighting hierarchy, particularly within the Timbuktu Triangle, a strategic area associated with the group’s activities in the Lake Chad region.
The recovered items may also provide useful intelligence for security forces as military operations against insurgent groups continue in the Northeast.
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