Nigerian Air Force airstrikes have reportedly killed 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during a military operation around Wulgo–Momaduru in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
The strikes, conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, November 10, under Operation Hadin Kai, followed intelligence surveillance that reportedly detected a large gathering of terrorist fighters about 1.5 kilometres northwest of the area.
According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the first precision strike reportedly killed about 30 fighters and destroyed a motorcycle, while multiple secondary explosions were observed at the location.
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Surveillance reportedly continued as surviving fighters fled the initial strike and sought cover beneath nearby trees. The military subsequently identified another gathering of ISWAP fighters and launched a second airstrike, killing an additional 10.
The reported death toll from the coordinated operation brings the number of ISWAP fighters killed to 40.
The operation is considered a significant setback for the terrorist group, particularly in the Lake Chad region, where insurgents have continued to exploit remote settlements and difficult terrain to sustain their activities.
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