Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks In Borno, Kill 48 Terrorists in Borno State
The attacks occurred on the night of October 29, 2026, and involved coordinated air and ground operations by the military
Troops of the Nigerian military under Operation Hadin Kai have repelled coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on Yadi and Bitta communities in Borno State, killing 48 terrorists.
The attacks occurred on the night of October 29, 2026, and involved coordinated air and ground operations by the military.
According to a military source, the first attack targeted
Yadi at about 9pm and continued until 1am on Friday, October 30.
The source said the Theatre Command coordinated a counter-offensive lasting about five hours, deploying intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets alongside air and ground troops.
Forty-eight terrorists were neutralised during the operation, while troops recovered several arms and ammunition.
The source also disclosed that troops repelled another ISWAP attack on their camp in Bitta, located in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, on Thursday night.
The combined air and ground forces successfully overwhelmed the attackers, while troops continued to exploit the area to consolidate the operation
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