{"id":1564,"date":"2026-10-26T20:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T20:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/ophk-troops-destroy-iswap-enclaves-in-lake-chad-kill-16-terrorists\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T20:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T20:15:55","slug":"ophk-troops-destroy-iswap-enclaves-in-lake-chad-kill-16-terrorists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/ophk-troops-destroy-iswap-enclaves-in-lake-chad-kill-16-terrorists\/","title":{"rendered":"OPHK troops destroy ISWAP enclaves in Lake Chad, kill 16 terrorists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"412\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/OPHK-troops-destroy-ISWAP-enclaves-in-Lake-Chad-kill-16-terrorists.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"OPHK troops destroy ISWAP enclaves in Lake Chad, kill 16 terrorists\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/OPHK-troops-destroy-ISWAP-enclaves-in-Lake-Chad-kill-16-terrorists.jpg 412w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/lake-chad-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/lake-chad-58x34.png 58w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/lake-chad-260x155.png 260w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/lake-chad-200x119.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Kingsley Omonobi<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad, following intelligence on the presence of key terrorist leaders and fighters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Joint Task Force, the operation followed sustained and relentless offensive against terrorist networks in the Lake Chad Basin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe operation was conducted between 1 am and 2 am on 26 October 2026, using air and ground weapon systems to engage the identified locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBattle Damage Assessment indicates that 16 ISWAP fighters were neutralised across the targeted locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAmong those reportedly killed were Abu Zubiru, an Arab national, and two associates, Baana Nglewa and Jindullah Sadiq, alongside other fighters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAdditionally, Abu Saleem, identified as the Wali of Tunbunma, sustained severe injuries alongside seven others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOperation Hadin Kai reaffirms that there is no hiding place for terrorists and remains committed to restoring peace and normalcy while conducting intelligence-led operations against terrorist elements in the North East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMembers of the public are encouraged to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/10\/ophk-troops-destroy-iswap-enclaves-in-lake-chad-kill-16-terrorists\/\">OPHK troops destroy ISWAP enclaves in Lake Chad, kill 16 terrorists<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations&hellip; 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