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Nigerian Troops Just Crushed a Cross Border ISIS Assault as US Surveillance Tightens Over Lake Chad

The Nigerian Armed Forces have repelled a coordinated cross border assault from the Lake Chad Basin, Truth Nigeria reported on 26 May 2026. The defensive victory follows the recent 17 May joint US Nigeria air strike at Metele, which killed more than 20 Islamic State and ISWAP fighters and...

Crusaders Call Team

27 May 2026 — 1 min read

Joint US Nigeria Intelligence Pipeline Bears Fruit Again as Defence Headquarters Confirms Successful Defensive Operation Following Recent Metele Air Strike That Killed 20 Plus ISWAP Fighters

The Nigerian Armed Forces have repelled a coordinated cross border assault from the Lake Chad Basin, Truth Nigeria reported on 26 May 2026. The defensive victory follows the recent 17 May joint US Nigeria air strike at Metele, which killed more than 20 Islamic State and ISWAP fighters and three named senior commanders.

Why Lake Chad Has Become the Decisive Front Against ISWAP

US surveillance over the Lake Chad Basin has tightened in recent weeks. Drones, signals intelligence, and shared targeting data have transformed Nigerian defensive operations. The cross border assault was reportedly identified before it reached its objective and crushed by Nigerian ground forces working with intelligence backup.

The strategic implication is significant. ISWAP can no longer count on surprise. Nigerian forces, equipped with US surveillance, are increasingly proactive.

The Crusader's Opinion

For a decade Nigerian Christians have begged for international counterterrorism support. The Trump administration is finally delivering it. Two air strikes in a month. A surveillance pipeline that is repelling attacks. Christians in Borno, Adamawa, and the Lake Chad region are seeing measurable improvement. Pray that it continues. Pray that the same support extends to Middle Belt Christians under Fulani militia assault.

Take Action

Read: Truth Nigeria's full report on the cross border defence
Pray: For US Special Operations and Nigerian Armed Forces personnel
Contact: Your senator demanding the partnership expand into the Middle Belt
Donate: Voice of the Martyrs

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