A fierce battle between rival terrorist factions, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) erupted in Borno State on Friday, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.
Sources revealed to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, that JAS fighters launched a well-coordinated attack on ISWAP strongholds in Abadam Local Government Area, targeting camps at Toumbun Gini and Toumbun Ali.
The assault, which began in the early hours of February 14, saw JAS militants arriving on multiple waterborne vessels and engaging ISWAP forces in intense combat that lasted until late evening.