NAF airstrike kills nine ISWAP fighters, key commander in Borno

A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander, disrupting terrorist operations.

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August 9, 2026 · 21:15 · 5 min read

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A Nigerian Air Force airstrike in Borno’s Sambisa Forest killed nine ISWAP fighters, including a key commander, disrupting terrorist operations.

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