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The Air Task Force of the MNJTF says it has neutralised the third-ranking commander in the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leadership echelon Amir Khalifa Umar. The killing occurred during an air interdiction in Tunbum Sabon on Sunday, January 12, PR Nigeria reports. According to Colonel Timothy Antigha, chief of military public information MNJTF, Khalifa Umar was a high-value target considering that he was also the chief judge of ISWAP. Also, in a separate air interdiction conducted in Kwalaram, three other senior commanders of ISWAP were also neutralised. Going further. Antigha said that more details on the full Battle Damage Assessment will be conveyed in subsequent press releases. "Additionally, MNJTF Air Task Force interdiction of ISWAP training camp and mustering area in Tumbun Madayi 3 days ago also yielded expected result. Several terrorists and their commanders who gathered for training or an attack were neutralised or maimed. "Battle Damage Assessment indicates that a sizeable ISWAP terror infrastructure were destroyed. The MNJTF is firm in its resolve, in partnership with national forces and operations, to intensify pressure on ISWAP until it capitulates," he said.