Nigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fighters
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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have “killed” four high-profile commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including two “high ranking” Arab fighters in an offensive operation in Kukawa, Borno State.
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Nigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fighters. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have “killed” four high-profile commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including two “high ranking” Arab fighters in an offensive operation in Kukawa, Borno State. Covered by 1 publications. Premium Times: Nigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fighters.
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- Premium Times Nigeria Nigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fighters Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have “killed” four high-profile commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including two “high ranking” Arab fighters in an offensive operation in Kukawa, Borno State. 2 h ago · Tier 2
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