Nigeria-US strikes kill three senior ISWAP leaders

Africanews | 21-05-2026 12:02am |

Nigerian military forces, in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), have successfully executed a series of air and ground strikes in the northeastern region of Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of three senior leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This operation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing campaign against ISIS-affiliated militants, with the total number of militants killed now reaching 175 since the commencement of these joint operations. The coordinated efforts aim to disrupt the activities of ISWAP and enhance security in the affected areas.

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