Many terrorists gunned down as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Sambisa Forest

A large clash has been reported betwixt rival Boko Haram and ISWAP violent factions successful parts of the Sambisa Forest successful Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, with respective fighters reportedly killed successful the confrontation.

This was disclosed by counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama successful a connection posted connected X connected Sunday.

According to him, the clashes occurred astir the Zarmari, Bula Daloye and Chirchor enclaves wrong the immense forest.

Zagazola said the clashes reportedly progressive much than 30 Jama’atu Ahlis-sunna, JAS, members, including women and children who were contiguous successful the affected areas.

He added that the confrontation resulted successful important casualties among the JAS faction, portion immoderate surviving members fled into adjacent bushes pursuing the fighting.

The latest confrontation highlights the continuing interior rivalry betwixt JAS and ISWAP elements operating successful the Sambisa Forest and adjoining areas.

According to him, information forces operating astir Bama and neighbouring communities person been placed connected heightened vigilance pursuing the development, with troops monitoring movements wrong the a...