Airstrikes by the Multinational Joint Task Force have eliminated Abubakar Dan-Buduma, a top-ranking Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, Commander, and 19 other terrorists in Nigeria’s North-East of Lake Chad.
Dan-Buduma and his foot soldiers were eliminated in a coordinated intelligence-led ground and aerial bombardment by the Nigeriene Air Task Force, under Operation Hadin Kai and Multi-National Joint Task Force in Kwalaram Village in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
In January 2022, PRNigeria reported that ISWAP had its leadership reshuffled after the loss of its commanders and fighters in aerial bombardments
Some of the appointed commanders included Abubakar Dan-Buduma to oversee Bakkassi Buningil and Doron Buhari; Muhammed Ba’ana for Kirta; Mohamet Aliamir for Kwalaram; Bakura Gana for Jubularam; Malam Musa for Jubularam; and Mohamadu Mustapha for Marte.
Abubakar Dan-Buduma, who had replaced Muhammed Ba’ana, was the ISWAP’s Chief Naval Officer commanding the waterways of Kirta, Bakassi, Buningil, and Doron Buhari, in Marte LGA of Borno State.
