Nigeria, June 5 -- The Nigerian Army has reportedly killed Ya Muhammad and Abou Dawuda, two terrorists described as prominent commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

According to Zagazola Makama, a security expert in the North-east, the terrorists were killed during a failed attack in Damboa.

"Two top commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Ya Muhammad and Abou Dawuda, have been confirmed killed in an operation by Nigerian troops in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State," Mr Makama said.

He said they were killed when an attack they led on Damboa town was foiled by the troops of the Nigerian Army supported by aerial bombardment by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

The Nigerian...