Nigerian troops repel ISWAP multi-directional attack on Kukawa military base in Borno, kill over 25 terrorists

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Where: 101 Special Forces Battalionresolved to admin1
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-07 · last update 2026-10-08
Sourcing: 10 reports10 reports across 8 outlets · independence not established
How far this got: reportednamed facility unresolvedOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a coordinated, multi-directional attack by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Kukawa, Borno State, reportedly killing over 25 insurgents. The attack occurred on the night of October 6-7, 2026, lasting between 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Troops received air support from fighter jets during the engagement. According to military accounts, 14 bodies were recovered from the battlefield, and troops seized six AK-47 rifles along with other weapons and ammunition. However, Nigerian Army personnel also suffered casualties, with some soldiers killed and others injured during the encounter. The military confirmed the incident and extended condolences to families of fallen soldiers. One report attributed the attack to Boko Haram rather than ISWAP, though most sources identified ISWAP as responsible.

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named facility unresolved

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2026-10-08member countour measurement9 → 10reports joined

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vanguardngr.com
- Troops ‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‌repel ISWAP assault in Borno, kill over 20 terrorists2026-10-07
thenationonlineng.net
- Troops repel mass ISWAP attack, neutralise 25 fighters in Borno2026-10-07
silverbirdtv.com
- ISWAP Ambush Backfires in Borno as Troops Kill 25 Terrorists - SilverbirdTV2026-10-08
nigerianeye.com
- Army Repels ISWAP Attack in Borno, Neutralises 25 Terrorists - Latest News In Nigeria, Nigeria News Today, Your Online Nigerian Newspaper2026-10-07
dailytrust.com
- Borno: Troops repel Boko Haram attack, Kill 25 terrorists2026-10-07
arabnews.com
- Daesh group-affiliated militants attack military base in Nigeria, killing several soldiers2026-10-07
saharareporters.com
- Nigerian Army Kills Over 25 ISWAP Terrorists In Attack On Borno Base, Loses Soldiers During Firefight | Sahara Reporters2026-10-07
tribuneonlineng.com
- Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, kill over 25 terrorists2026-10-08

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