At least seven members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been reportedly killed in an explosion while assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Borno state.
Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on
the Lake Chad region, reports that the incident occurred on December 30 between
Ba’anfani and Koleram in the far Lake Chad basin of Borno.
“Sources disclosed that the explosion happened during the
assembly of the IEDs, which the terrorists likely intended to use for attacks
in the region,” Makama said.
“The Lake Chad Basin has been a hotspot for ISWAP
activities, with the group frequently resorting to IEDs as part of its terror
tactics in a desperate attempt.”
Meanwhile, Makama said suspected Boko Haram terrorists
attacked Dalwa village in Borno on December 18.
The publication said the terrorists destroyed houses being
constructed by the state government in the village, located 10 kilometres from
Maiduguri, the state capital, along the Damboa-Molai road.
Intelligence sources quoted by Makama noted that the
attackers “struck under the cover of darkness, targeting structures meant to aid
the resettlement of displaced persons”.
Makama added that the housing project, initiated as part of
the government’s resettlement strategy, has faced repeated attacks.
“The December 18 assault marks the third such incident in
one month, with the previous two involving IEDs,” the publication said.
“The attacks have caused significant damage and disrupted
efforts to resettle families displaced by years of insurgency.
“Sources suggest that the terrorists are determined to
frustrate these resettlement initiatives.”
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