High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender as troops sustain pressure in N/East operations

Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Sani said: "Troops of OPHK have recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026.

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June 11, 2026

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri

Two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar have laid down their arms and surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK).

The incident occurred on 8 June 2026, following sustained military pressure in the Theatre.

This is as sources told our Correspondent that another high-profile terrorist, Mohammed Khalifa, a member of the ISWAP Shurah Council, was neutralised during the joint operations by OPHK.

High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender as troops sustain pressure in N/East operations

High-profile ISWAP commanders surrender as troops sustain pressure in N/East operations

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