Just In: Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Attack On Nigerian Army In Borno Community, Claims Killings Of Soldiers

Just In: Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Attack On Nigerian Army In Borno Community, Claims Killings Of Soldiers DECEMBER 16 , 2021 | EASTERN ...

Just In: Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Attack On Nigerian Army In Borno Community, Claims Killings Of Soldiers

DECEMBER 16 , 2021 | EASTERN PILOT

Terrorists from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād have claimed to have killed many Nigerian soldiers in a community in Borno State. According to ISWAP, which also shared photographs, the soldiers were killed when a explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a military convoy in Mallam Fatori, a town near the Niger Republic border.

The group also claimed some military vehicles including a MRAP Armoured Personnel Carrier were destroyed. Since the death of JAS leader, Abubakar Shekau, ISWAP has been consolidating its grip in locations around Lake Chad. Just recently, it appointed Wali Sani Shuwaram, a 45-year-old as the new Leader (Wali) of ISWAP in Lake Chad. The sect’s membership has swollen with the defection of hundreds of Boko Haram fighters under Shekau.

The Nigerian army has repeatedly claimed that insurgency had been largely defeated and frequently underplays any losses. In the past months, soldiers have been targeted by the insurgents, who lay ambush on their path. Hundreds of soldiers and officers have been reportedly killed since January 2021. At least 33 soldiers were killed during the year when two explosive-laden vehicles rammed into a military convoy in Wulgo.

The suicide bombers were identified as Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Bana Jundullah. The group also claimed four military vehicles were destroyed. In February, about 20 soldiers were also killed in Malari, Borno State by the insurgents. SaharaReporters gathered that the soldiers were on patrol to clear some Boko Haram elements in the area following a credible intelligence when they were ambushed by the group.

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