Nigerian Army arrests ISWAP terrorist fleeing airstrikes in Borno

Thenationonlineng | 02-06-2026 08:48pm |

Nigerian Army troops engaged in Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully apprehended a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on May 31 in Borno State. The individual, identified as 27-year-old Ahmad Sheriff, was intercepted around 10:12 a.m. while attempting to flee from a terrorist enclave following recent military airstrikes targeting insurgent positions. Military sources confirmed the arrest, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.

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