Airstrikes kill 40 ISWAP terrorists in Borno

Military airstrikes under Operation Hadin Kai have killed 40 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in a coordinated operation around Wulgo–Momaduru, Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.

The strikes were conducted in the early hours of November 10, 2026, following intelligence surveillance that detected a large gathering of terrorist fighters about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the area.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that an initial precision strike killed about 30 terrorists and destroyed a motorcycle.

Multiple secondary explosions were observed after the strike, suggesting the possible destruction of explosives or other combustible materials.

DHQ denies secret ceasefire with Boko Haram, ISWAP

The sources said surviving fighters were seen fleeing the initial strike location and taking cover under trees in the surrounding area.

Military surveillance tracked their movements, leading to the identification of another concentration of terrorists.

A second precision strike was subsequently authorised and conducted against the fleeing fighters, killing an additional 10 terrorists.

The operation brought the total number of ISWAP fighters killed to 40, according to the battle damage assessment.

The coordinated airstrikes were aimed at disrupting the terrorists’ gathering and preventing them from reorganising or launching attacks against military formations and civilian communities.

The Wulgo–Momaduru axis is a strategic area within the Lake Chad region, where terrorist groups have continued to exploit remote settlements and difficult terrain to sustain their operations.

The latest operation forms part of sustained military offensives under Operation Hadin Kai to weaken terrorist networks and deny them safe havens across the North-East.