ISWAP commander Abu Hassan reportedly killed in failed Borno attack

A senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Abu Hassan, has reportedly been killed during a failed attack on Cross Kauwa in Borno State.

The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited intelligence sources.

According to the report, Abu Hassan, described as one of ISWAP’s Qaids operating from the Tumbunma axis, was among the commanders who led the attack on Cross Kauwa but was killed during the confrontation.

The report also said an unidentified foreign fighter believed to be of Arab origin died during the operation.

Another ISWAP commander, Aliyi Zabarmari, who reportedly led fighters from the Tumbunma enclave, was said to have suffered a gunshot wound that resulted in a fractured thigh.

Intelligence sources further disclosed that another unidentified Arab fighter remained missing after the failed operation.

According to the report, security sources described the development as a major setback for the terrorist group, noting that those affected were key field commanders who coordinated attacks across the Lake Chad region.