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ISIS – West Africa Province (ISWAP) continues to launch attacks against government forces and civilians in the northeastern region of Nigeria.
On October 23, the terrorist group’s cells carried out two “hit-and-run” attacks in the provinces of Borno and Yobe. The group maintain a strong presence in both provinces.
In Yobe, ISWAP fighters attacked a position of the Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF) located near the town of Katarkwa. According to ISIS news agency, Amaq, three soldiers were killed and a pickup truck was destroyed. Another pickup, a motorcycle and some weapons were also captured. The agency released photos from the attack on October 26.
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In Borno, the terrorist group attacked a NAF located near the town of Kombi. A soldier was killed in the attack. A pickup truck and quantities of weapons were also captured. Amaq released photos from the attack on October 27.
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ISWAP cells have been successfully developing their operations and spreading their ideology in northeastern Nigeria for the last few years.
With the lack of any meaningful military action from Nigerian government forces, the terrorist group’s insurgency in the country will likely continue in the foreseeable future. The group may even expand its operations beyond Borno and Yobe.
