Troops Thwart ISWAP Attack In Cameroon, Neutralise Six Fighters

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on their base in Darak, Cameroon.

A counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, reported that the attack occurred around 1 am on Wednesday.

According to the publication, the troops launched a counteroffensive, killing at least six ISWAP fighters and injuring four others.

The publication added that the MNJTF recorded five injuries during the operation.

While quoting intelligence sources, Makama said there has been a leadership change within ISWAP.

“Abu Usman has been named the new Fiye (leader) of Marte, replacing Abu Sale.

“Further intelligence suggests that ISWAP is planning an attack on Wulgo in the Marte Local Government Area, Borno State, or Malam Fatori.

“The group has reportedly acquired three additional gun trucks, increasing their fleet to 10, to bolster their operational capacity,” the publication said.

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