Troops kill ISWAP Shura Council member, commander, others in Borno
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The troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-profile Shura Council member, Abu Hajara; a prominent commander, Abul Walid; and two high-ranking Arab fighters during a fierce encoun
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Troops kill ISWAP Shura Council member, commander, others in Borno. The troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-profile Shura Council member, Abu Hajara; a prominent commander, Abul Walid; and two high-ranking Arab fighters during a fierce encoun Covered by 1 publications. Nigerian Tribune: Troops kill ISWAP Shura Council member, commander, others in Borno.
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- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Troops kill ISWAP Shura Council member, commander, others in Borno The troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-profile Shura Council member, Abu Hajara; a prominent commander, Abul Walid; and two high-ranking Arab fighters during a fierce encoun 4 h ago · Tier 3
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