Nigerian troops say they have identified senior leaders and key operatives of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/ISIS operating around the Lake Chad Basin. Both outlets report that the names are released following recent offensive operations by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in northern Borno State. The reporting describes the effort as part of actions aimed at dismantling ISWAP networks in the region and targeting individuals believed to hold command and governance roles within the group.
Vanguard and Daily Post Nigeria both state that the identified figures operate around the Lake Chad Basin and are linked to ISWAP/ISIS. Daily Post Nigeria characterizes the development as a release of “wanted” ISWAP commanders, based on information gathered after OPHK operations. Vanguard adds that at least one of the named suspects is described as a senior ISWAP figure, including a person identified as a “Wali” (governor) within the ISIS/ISWAP structure.
The reports do not provide details on arrests or casualties, but they emphasize the military’s ongoing efforts to locate and pursue ISWAP leadership connected to activities around Lake Chad.
