Tension in Borno as ISWAP and Boko Haram Clash, 18 Women Taken in Fresh Infighting

Fresh internal conflict has erupted between two rival terrorist factions, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, also known as Boko Haram, following a violent confrontation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources disclosed that the clash occurred at a location identified as “Markas” within the council area.

According to the sources, the incident, which took place around 3:41 p.m. on April 28, resulted in ISWAP fighters capturing 18 spouses of JAS members.

The development was said to have followed sustained hostilities between the two factions, leading to losses of dependents on both sides.

The sources revealed to Zagagola Makama that intelligence monitoring is ongoing, with indications that the internal conflict has further weakened coordination among the terrorist groups operating in the area.

They added that troops deployed in the sector and adjoining locations are expected to take advantage of the infighting to degrade the operational strength of the groups.

The sources said security agencies are closely monitoring developments and would provide further updates as the situation unfolds.