Nigeria, June 5 -- The Nigerian Army has confirmed that three commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed in a gunfight with soldiers in Borno State.

The army disclosed this in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon.

The soldiers taking part in Operation Hadin Kai, fought the terrorists on Thursday morning.

The air component of the operation also aided the troops, said Reuben Kovangiya, an army captain and spokesperson of the operation.

"Three prominent Boko Haram/ISWAP leaders Amir Abu Ali, Amir Ibunu, and Amir Abu Waldume (were) eliminated in Mallam Fatori and Buratai fierce gunbattles," the Army posted.

Earlier, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the ISWAP terrorists launched a twin attack on military formations ...