The Nigerian military says a series of seven airstrikes against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) targets in Borno and Adamawa states resulted in the deaths of 103 suspected terrorists and the destruction of several logistics facilities between October 10 and 18, 2026.

The operations were conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, using Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft Regiment and Air Component assets, according to a statement issued by the task force on Monday.

The military said the strikes targeted locations around Gudumbali, Badu, Mairari and Monguno in Borno State, as well as Duste Uku in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. It described the operations as part of sustained efforts to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their logistics and restrict their movement.

One of the reported operations took place on October 18, when an airstrike targeted an alternative residence allegedly used by Abu Saleem, identified by the military as ISWAP’s Wali of South Lake Chad, in the Arina Woje area of Monguno, Borno State.

According to the statement, subsequent intelligence indicated that Jindullah, reportedly a senior fighter and chief security guard to Abu Saleem, and Abul Kissa, described as a member of the group’s Shura Council, were among those killed in the strike. The military did not provide independent verification of the reported casualties.

The operation also reportedly destroyed the targeted structure and logistics assets, including nine boat engines and several motorcycles. The military said the destruction would affect the group’s ability to move personnel and supplies through the area.

In another operation on October 13, the military said surveillance tracked a group of 16 suspected terrorists from the Mairari axis to a gathering of more than 100 fighters, accompanied by motorcycles, east of Badu. A subsequent strike was assessed to have killed approximately 30 terrorists, while the extent of damage to the motorcycles remained unconfirmed.

The military said the combined operations were intended to disrupt ISWAP’s leadership structures, supply networks and safe havens. However, the reported casualty figures and operational assessments have not been independently verified.

Operation HADIN KAI said it would continue coordinated intelligence-led operations against terrorist groups in the North-East as part of efforts to improve security and restore stability in affected communities.