US EditionNigeria: Dozens Killed As Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters Clash in Lake Chad Region
The ISWAP group instigated the territorial clash after seizing 24 canoes, causing heavy casualties on both sides in the Lake Chad region, local sources said.
- On Monday, a clash between Boko Haram fighters and Islamic State West Africa Province in the Lake Chad region, Borno State, recorded heavy casualties on both sides.
- Two days ago, Islamic State West Africa Province seized 24 canoes belonging to fishermen under Boko Haram protection, instigating clashes after noticing Boko Haram activity.
- Fighting erupted simultaneously at Dogon Cukwu, Bukare, Tumbun Goni, Mari, Mangari, Tumbun Ayaba, Tumbun Rago, Maryawa, and Shuwaram across seven islands of Abadam and Kukawa local government areas.
- Military troops ambushed and killed terrorists planning an attack at the Mile 3 military location, Kukawa Local Government Area, while a commander in Doron Baga offered to surrender and release the canoes.
- Local and security sources confirmed the clashes to Daily Trust on Monday, with observers describing the fighting as driven by territorial expansion motives.
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