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Troops identify wanted ISWAP leaders operating around Lake Chad Basin

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By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have identified senior leaders and key operatives of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/ISIS network operating around the Lake Chad Basin following recent successful offensive operations in Northern Borno State. The identified terrorists include Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, the Wali (Governor) of ISIS […] The post Troops identify wanted ISWAP leaders operating around Lake Chad Basin appeared first on Vanguard News.

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