Troops Kill ISWAP Commander During Failed Attack In Adamawa

Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly neutralised a top commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Abou Ameer, during a failed infiltration attempt in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the insurgent leader was killed alongside several fighters during the operation.

According to counter-insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama, Ameer personally led the insurgents in the attack on a military formation.

He was said to have been recently appointed as the Ameer (Qaid) of Pulka, following the killing of his predecessor, Modu Kunduli, in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources who spoke with Makama said the insurgents were met with strong resistance from troops, leading to significant losses on their side.

“The terrorists came under heavy fire from the well-coordinated troops and were repelled, resulting in significant casualties on their side,” the report stated.

The report added that several senior ISWAP commanders sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.

Those reportedly injured include Abu Ali Jango, Jundulla, and Saleh Madagali.

Troops were said to have recovered weapons and intelligence materials from the scene, indicating sustained pressure on insurgent networks in the North-East.

Security sources noted that the development underscores ongoing efforts by the military to degrade terrorist operations in the region.

The latest operation comes days after troops, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, reportedly killed at least 61 ISWAP fighters during a failed infiltration attempt in Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

The military has continued to intensify operations across the North-East in a bid to restore peace and prevent further attacks.

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