Members of the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, commonly referred to as Boko Haram, have executed a series of coordinated assaults against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in northern Borno State. These assaults have led to considerable casualties and the capture of significant equipment. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the attacks occurred between December 23 and 24, targeting known ISWAP strongholds in Toumbun Gini, Mangari, Toumbun Saje, and Metele, resulting in numerous ISWAP militants being killed. He also noted that the JAS fighters managed to overpower ISWAP forces, capturing 20 motorcycles and demolishing several camps. “The attacks have compelled ISWAP to vacate its camps, and the group is now concentrating on rebuilding its forces while avoiding direct confrontations with JAS for the time being,” he stated in a post on X. Meanwhile, there has been no response from the Nigerian military or security agencies regarding the situation.
