Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Nigerian Troops Kill ISWAP Fighters in Borno Ambush
Nigerian soldiers fought against ISWAP fighters in Borno State, Nigeria.
The fighting happened on Monday near a road.
Nigerian troops ambushed the ISWAP fighters, who were trying to attack the soldiers.
Eight ISWAP fighters died, including some important leaders.
Several others were hurt and ran away.
ISWAP is a group that has caused a lot of trouble in Nigeria, with many people killed and forced to leave their homes.
This event happened on a supply route often targeted by insurgents.
Nigerian troops ambushed ISWAP fighters in Borno State.
The clash occurred early Monday near Garin Giwa.
Eight ISWAP fighters, including senior commanders, were killed.
Among the killed were senior field commander Abu Aisha.
The incident happened on the Baga-Cross Kauwa road.
- Who
- Nigerian troops and ISWAP fighters
- What
- Clash resulting in the killing of ISWAP fighters.
- When
- Early Monday
- Where
- Near Garin Giwa on the Baga-Cross Kauwa road in Borno state, Nigeria
- Why
- ISWAP fighters attempted to ambush a patrol.
- Incident
- Ambush on ISWAP fighters
- Location
- Borno State, Nigeria
- Date
- Early Monday
- Casualties
- Eight ISWAP fighters killed, including senior commanders
- ISWAP Commanders Killed
- Abu Aisha, Qaid of Tumbun Mota, and two Munzirs
- Road
- Baga-Cross Kauwa road