Four Nigerian Security Personnel Killed in Militant Ambush
Militants aligned with the Daesh group ambush security forces in Borno state, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers and two anti-militia members.
Kano: In a recent development, militants associated with the Daesh group have carried out an ambush against Nigerian security forces in northeastern Borno State.
The incident resulted in the fatalities of two soldiers and two members of an anti-militant militia.
According to sources, fighters from the Daesh-West Africa Province (DaeshWAP) launched the attack using heavy firearms on a motorcycle convoy consisting of Nigerian troops, civilian militia, and local hunters who were conducting patrols in the Damboa district.
This ambush is part of a series of attacks by DaeshWAP against Nigerian security forces.
The group has intensified its raids on military bases, employing rocket-propelled grenades and suicide drones.
A military officer confirmed the loss of two soldiers and two civilian CJTF (militia) members in the ambush.
It was stated that the terrorists laid an ambush on a patrol convoy led by a brigade commander, leading to an exchange of fire.
The United Nations situation report, shared among aid agencies in the region, corroborated these details, noting the seizure of 17 motorcycles by the militants.
The report also highlighted that several soldiers, including the military commander, were initially unaccounted for; however, the commander later returned to base in Damboa, a town located approximately 90 kilometers from Maiduguri, the regional capital.
This attack underscores the ongoing threat posed by DaeshWAP in the region.
Despite internal conflicts with rival militant group Boko Haram, which has forced DaeshWAP out of control over several areas around Lake Chad, the group remains a significant force in the area.
The split between Boko Haram and DaeshWAP occurred in 2016 due to ideological differences.
This recent violence highlights the escalating conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced approximately two million people in the northeast since its inception in 2019.
The situation has also spilled over into neighboring countries such as Niger, Cameroon, and Chad, prompting a regional coalition to combat these militant groups.
The incident resulted in the fatalities of two soldiers and two members of an anti-militant militia.
According to sources, fighters from the Daesh-West Africa Province (DaeshWAP) launched the attack using heavy firearms on a motorcycle convoy consisting of Nigerian troops, civilian militia, and local hunters who were conducting patrols in the Damboa district.
This ambush is part of a series of attacks by DaeshWAP against Nigerian security forces.
The group has intensified its raids on military bases, employing rocket-propelled grenades and suicide drones.
A military officer confirmed the loss of two soldiers and two civilian CJTF (militia) members in the ambush.
It was stated that the terrorists laid an ambush on a patrol convoy led by a brigade commander, leading to an exchange of fire.
The United Nations situation report, shared among aid agencies in the region, corroborated these details, noting the seizure of 17 motorcycles by the militants.
The report also highlighted that several soldiers, including the military commander, were initially unaccounted for; however, the commander later returned to base in Damboa, a town located approximately 90 kilometers from Maiduguri, the regional capital.
This attack underscores the ongoing threat posed by DaeshWAP in the region.
Despite internal conflicts with rival militant group Boko Haram, which has forced DaeshWAP out of control over several areas around Lake Chad, the group remains a significant force in the area.
The split between Boko Haram and DaeshWAP occurred in 2016 due to ideological differences.
This recent violence highlights the escalating conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives and displaced approximately two million people in the northeast since its inception in 2019.
The situation has also spilled over into neighboring countries such as Niger, Cameroon, and Chad, prompting a regional coalition to combat these militant groups.
