NAF air strikes kill nine ISWAP fighters, commander in Borno

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has reported the killing of nine Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters, including a senior commander, in an air strike in Borno State. The operation was conducted on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following intel...

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August 9, 2026 · 18:55 · 5 min read

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