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Nigerian army reports militant deaths in Borno engagement

The army says an operation in Kukawa killed ISWAP figures following an attack on troop positions.

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By Sky ABC Radio ·
Source: Punch · Original report: 2026-11-02
Nigerian army reports militant deaths in Borno engagement
Nigerian troops — file photograph, not verified as the Kukawa engagement. · Photo: Punch / file photograph

Punch attributes the account to an Operation Hadin Kai spokesperson, who described combined ground and air action on 31 October. The military also reported recovering weapons and communications equipment. This summary attributes the casualty claims to the army and does not independently verify the outcome.

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This report is a summary prepared by Sky ABC Radio. Information may develop after publication.

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