Army Commander Killed In Clash With ISWAP

Suspected fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly killed a top commander in the Nigerian Army. The deceased is reported to be a commanding officer in one of the battalions of operation Hadin Kai. The senior officer was said to have been killed alongside five soldiers when the insurgents attacked Rann, a town in Kala Balge LGA of Borno State.

The troops were said to have engaged the insurgents who came in their numbers, and the the gunfight lasted many hours. About 20 ISWAP fighters were also reportedly killed by the troops. Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu was not immediately available to comment on the attack.