Conflict● ElevatedAug 5 · Aug 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Troops identify wanted ISWAP leaders operating around Lake Chad Basin
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
Troops have identified wanted leaders of the ISWAP group active in the Lake Chad Basin. This indicates progress in counter-terrorism efforts in the region.
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