Air strikes conducted by security forces in Borno State have killed several high-ranking insurgent fighters, including members of a key decision-making body within the Islamic State West Africa Province in Borno State
It was revealed that the operation, carried out on Thursday, targeted Dogon Chukun, a known area of insurgent activity.
Among those killed were three members of the group’s Shura council, alongside two senior field commanders, commonly referred to as “Munzirs,” and multiple fighters believed to be acting as close protection aides.
According to an X post by security analyst, Zagagola Magama on Sunday, the Shura council is regarded as a central organ within ISWAP’s structure, responsible for strategic planning, leadership decisions, and coordination of operations.
The post added that a senior Shura council member identified as Yaa Bashir sustained serious injuries, including a fractured thigh.
Another casualty of the strike was a foreign fighter known as Abu Khalid, believed to be of Arab origin, who reportedly suffered severe wounds.
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Authorities say efforts are ongoing to verify the identities of other individuals affected in the strike, while a broader assessment of the operation’s impact continues.
The air strikes are part of sustained counterinsurgency efforts by Operation Hadin Kai, the Nigerian military campaign tasked with combating insurgency in the North-East.
Officials maintain that such operations are aimed at degrading militant leadership, disrupting command structures, and weakening the operational capabilities of armed groups in the region.
Borno State has remained a focal point in Nigeria’s long-running battle against insurgency, with military authorities intensifying both air and ground offensives in recent months.