The Nigerian military says it has killed approximately 50 fighters belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in a recent coordinated operation. ISWAP, an offshoot of Boko Haram active primarily in Nigeria's northeastern Lake Chad basin region, has carried out years of deadly attacks on civilians and security forces. The reported strike marks a significant claimed blow against one of West Africa's most active jihadist groups amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the region.