A deadly confrontation between Boko Haram’s JAS faction and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Toumbun Gini, Borno State, reportedly left more than 50 ISWAP fighters dead. The clash occurred Sunday afternoon after ISWAP launched an offensive using multiple boats to seize the island, then believed to be under JAS control.
Intelligence reportedly allowed JAS fighters to mount a counter-ambush, quickly overpowering ISWAP and capturing several boats. Video clips of the aftermath have circulated online.
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Analysts say the incident reflects ongoing territorial rivalry in the Lake Chad islands, weakening both groups’ operational capacity but creating smaller, harder-to-track cells. Security experts highlight the opportunity for Nigerian forces to contain insurgents while noting persistent risks to nearby communities.
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