OPHK troops destroy ISWAP enclaves in Lake Chad, kill 16 terrorists

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 in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad, following intelligence on the presence of key terrorist leaders and fighters.
According to the Joint Task Force, the operation followed sustained and relentless offensive against terrorist networks in the Lake Chad Basin.
“The operation was conducted between 1 am and 2 am on 26 October 2026, using air and ground weapon systems to engage the identified locations.
“Battle Damage Assessment indicates that 16 ISWAP fighters were neu...