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4 LAS News stories tagged “Iswap”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigerian Forces Kill 16 ISWAP Fighters in Lake Chad Strikes
Operation Hadin Kai carried out air and artillery attacks on three suspected ISWAP sites in the Tunbunma area of southern Lake Chad, killing 16 fighters, including key leaders. The offensive follows earlier clashes in the region.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 21:16 WAT · 3 sources
Nigerian Army rescues ransom victim in Borno, arrests ISWAP collaborator in Yobe
Security forces in northeastern Nigeria thwarted a 7 million naira ransom payment in Borno State and arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province collaborator in Yobe State.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 07:16 WAT · 2 sources
Nigerian Air Force strikes ISWAP hideout in Lake Chad, kills senior leaders
The Nigerian Air Force conducted a precision air strike on an ISWAP hideout in the Lake Chad region on 19 October, eliminating key militants and destroying logistical equipment, officials said.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 2 sources
Coordinated Boko Haram and ISWAP raid on Mairari base leaves at least 14 feared dead
A joint Boko Haram and ISWAP assault on a military installation in Mairari, Borno State, is reported to have killed at least ten soldiers and four civilians, with additional damage to vehicles and equipment, according to security sources and local witnesses.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 15:45 WAT · 2 sources