By Jemilu Hassan
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In a significant escalation of the conflict between rival terrorist groups in the region, fighters from the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), commonly known as Boko Haram, have carried out a series of coordinated attacks against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in northern Borno State. The attacks, which took place between December 23 and 24, targeted known ISWAP strongholds in Toumbun Gini, Mangari, Toumbun Saje, and Metele, resulting in significant casualties and the capture of valuable equipment.
According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the JAS fighters reportedly overpowered their ISWAP counterparts, seizing 20 motorcycles and destroying several camps. The attacks have forced ISWAP to abandon its camps, and the group is now focusing on rebuilding its strength, avoiding direct confrontations with JAS in the immediate future.
Makama revealed that scores of ISWAP militants were killed in the attacks, which have significantly weakened the group’s grip on the region. The Nigerian military and security agencies have yet to comment on the situation, but the development is seen as a significant shift in the dynamics of the conflict in northern Borno State.
The rivalry between Boko Haram and ISWAP has been intensifying in recent months, with both groups competing for control of territory and resources. The latest attacks by Boko Haram are seen as a bold move to assert its dominance over ISWAP and consolidate its position in the region.
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