Nigerian authorities say joint operations carried out with US support killed at least 175 ISIL fighters during a series of strikes in the country’s northeast, targeting militant hideouts and logistical bases linked to the armed group.
The operation focused on areas affected by years of insurgency near the Lake Chad region, where ISIL’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) remains active. Military officials said several camps, supply routes, and weapons storage locations were destroyed during the coordinated assault.
The strikes form part of ongoing efforts by Nigerian forces to weaken armed groups operating across the northeast, where attacks on villages, military positions, and civilians have continued despite repeated security offensives. Authorities also said a number of fighters were captured while others fled into surrounding areas following the bombardments.
The conflict in northeastern Nigeria has lasted for more than a decade, with ISWAP and Boko Haram continuing to pose major security threats across the region. Humanitarian agencies warn that millions of civilians remain displaced due to the violence and instability.
