The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province, Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, during a joint security operation in Ondo State.
Ohida was reportedly killed on Sunday in a forested area around Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The operation involved personnel of the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services and the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps.
Several other members of the terrorist group were also reportedly killed during the operation.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Major Innocent Olamale, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Monday.
Olamale said the operation followed intelligence that led security personnel to the location of the suspected terrorists.
He said, “Yes, it was a joint operation which intelligently led to the execution of the ISWAP commander.”
The Army is expected to provide further details on the operation.
