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In a significant military operation, the Nigerian military has conducted air strikes in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, targeting the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The strikes resulted in the death of Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, a key VIP escort commander, along with eight other fighters. Abu Khalid was known for coordinating the movement of senior ISWAP members and had extensive knowledge of navigation routes used by the group. The operation, which took place on August 8, 2026, also reportedly disrupted a broader network of ISWAP fighters involved in attacks on Nigerian troops. The air strikes have been deemed highly effective, potentially impacting ISWAP's operational capabilities in the region. The loss of Abu Khalid is expected to hinder the group's ability to move its leaders and conduct further terrorist activities. The military continues to intensify its efforts against ISWAP in the area. Source attribution: This summary is based on reporting by DailyPost. NigeriaNewsFeed aggregates news from trusted Nigerian and international publishers. Read the original article below for the full report.
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