Troops foil ISWAP, Boko Haram attack in North East

The Nigerian Army has reported that troops from the Joint Task Force (North East), operating under Operation HADIN KAI, successfully prevented an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram. The incident occurred in the Kirawa area of Sector 1 of the Operation HADIN KAI responsibility zone during the early hours of May 22, 2026. A statement detailing the operation was signed by an official representative of the Army, highlighting the ongoing efforts to secure the region against insurgent threats. The military remains committed to maintaining peace and stability in the North East.

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