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Air strikes kill two senior ISWAP commanders in Sambisa Forest

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Air strikes kill two senior ISWAP commanders in Sambisa Forest
**Fresh Blow to ISWAP as Two Senior Commanders Meet Their Demise in Sambisa** In a significant development, fresh air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have dealt a major blow to the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Sambisa area of Borno State. The operation, which was carried out at about 6:08 am on Friday, resulted in the deaths of two senior leaders of the terrorist group. According to security sources, the targeted location was Yuwe, a notorious hideout within the Sambisa Forest, where the group has been known to operate freely. The sources revealed that the two leaders killed were Ali G3, the commander of ISWAP in Yuwe, and Abdullahi Muga, a key figure in the group's leadership structure. This is the latest in a series of losses suffered by the group in recent times, following the reported deaths of other key commanders, including Saddam and Saleh Garin Kago. The air strikes, which were conducted after intelligence teams identified buildings believed to be command centres and storage facilities, were reportedly precise and effective. The sources stated that the identified targets were destroyed, leaving the group with reduced capacity to operate effectively in the Sambisa corridor. The operation has been hailed as a major success by military authorities, who remain committed to dismantling terrorist leadership networks and building on recent gains in the North-East. This development comes as a significant boost to the efforts of the Nigerian military to counter the threat posed by ISWAP, which has been responsible for numerous attacks in the North-East. The group's activities have had a devastating impact on communities in the region, resulting in the loss of lives, property, and livelihoods. The military's determination to disrupt and dismantle the group's networks is a welcome development, and one that should be encouraged and supported. As the military continues to push forward, it is hoped that the gains made in recent times will be sustained, and that the people of the North-East will be able to live without the threat of terrorism.
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