The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that a series of coordinated military operations involving Nigerian forces and the United States have resulted in the killing of about 175 ISIS fighters in recent strikes carried out in parts of Nigeria’s northeast, marking one of the most significant blows to the terror group in recent months.
According to military authorities, the operations were executed over a period of sustained aerial and ground engagements targeting identified ISIS strongholds, logistics routes, and operational hideouts. The Defence Headquarters explained that the strikes were based on credible intelligence and ongoing surveillance of terrorist movements, which revealed large-scale regrouping and convergence of fighters in specific locations...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
The Nigerian military said the coordinated assaults were part of a broader counterterrorism strategy aimed at dismantling ISIS networks and denying them safe havens within the country. Officials noted that the latest operations followed earlier successful missions that led to the elimination of senior ISIS figures, further weakening the group’s command structure and operational capacity in the region.
U.S. Africa Command also confirmed its involvement in the joint efforts, stating that the strikes were carried out in collaboration with Nigerian authorities as part of continued international support to combat terrorism in West Africa. The command emphasized that the operations were precise and targeted, with assessments still ongoing to determine the full extent of damage inflicted on insurgent infrastructure.
Military sources disclosed that the strikes hit multiple terrorist camps and movement corridors used by ISIS fighters to launch attacks on civilian communities and security personnel. The operations reportedly disrupted planned offensives by the group and destroyed several of their logistics and weapons supply points.
The Defence Headquarters further reiterated its commitment to sustaining pressure on all terrorist elements operating within the country, warning that no safe haven would be allowed for groups threatening national security. It added that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, working alongside international partners, will continue aggressive operations aimed at restoring lasting peace and stability in affected regions.
Security analysts have described the latest development as a significant tactical setback for ISIS affiliates in Nigeria, though they caution that sustained pressure and continued intelligence-driven operations will be necessary to prevent the group from regrouping or shifting operations to other vulnerable areas.
Authorities have also reassured residents in affected regions that efforts are ongoing to stabilize security conditions, urging communities to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely information that could assist in future operations.
The latest strikes come amid an intensified regional and international effort to curb insurgency activities linked to ISIS and other extremist groups operating across the Lake Chad Basin and surrounding territories.
