Another series of confrontations in Borno State between the Islamic State of the West African Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram resulted in the deaths of at least 85 terrorists.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency specialist and security analyst in Lake Chad, said on his X account on Friday that the constantly increased conflicts of dominance occurred between April 24 and 25, 2024.
Makama stated that the initiative has resulted in the removal of the Boko Haram rival faction from many islands previously controlled by ISWAP militants.
He said:
“Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that shortly after the terrorists encounter in Kukawa axis, on April 24, 2024, ISWAP mobilized to reinforce its fighters stationed at Tumbum Allura, recaptured recently from JAS elements who desire to carry out reprisals to recover the island.
“The sources said ISWAP fighters were also moved from Sabon Tumbu and Kirta Wulgo towards Tumbum Allura, Daban Wanzam, Abuja Ruwa with over 30 boxes of suspected ammunition and weapons.”
