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| Nigeria: ISWAP fighters face food, fuel shortages in Borno — intelligence | |
| 2026-04-04 | |
Text: ISWAP fighters face food, fuel shortages in Borno — intelligence By Zagazola Makama Fresh intelligence has indicate acute shortages of food, fuel and essential supplies among fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in parts of Borno state, amidst intensified counter terrorism offensive. The development comes amid sustained military pressure by troops of Operation Hadin Kai and other security agencies, targeting terrorist enclaves, supply routes and logistics networks across Borno and the wider Lake Chad Basin. Findings from security sources reveal that ISWAP operating in camps within Mafa Local Government Area, particularly around the Dikwa and Sambisa Forest axis, are grappling with severe logistical constraints that are beginning to erode both their operational effectiveness and morale. At the centre of the development is a reported distress communication by a senior fighter, identified as Abu Fatima, who is said to be operating around the Hamza Gajirom area of Dikwa. According to the intelligence, Abu Fatima lamented that members of his group had not eaten for two days due to lack of food, while also pointing out shortages of fuel, tyre repair materials and even recharge cards needed for communication. More at the link Related: Borno: 2026-04-03 Nigeria: Troops neutralise eight terrorists in failed ambush operation in Borno Borno: 2026-04-02 Nigeria: Troops arrest two suspected terrorist collaborators in Pulka Borno: 2026-04-02 Nigeria: CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno Related: Lake Chad Basin: 2026-01-23 ISWAP–Boko Haram faction clash leaves dozens dead in Abadam, Borno Lake Chad Basin: 2026-01-06 Nigerian Navy to take charge of the Lake Chad waterways to deny terrorists access and freedom of movement Lake Chad Basin: 2025-12-02 Government in 2024 identified 15 individuals and business entities linked to terrorism financing networks Related: Mafa Local Government Area: 2025-07-19 Zagazola - Hunters recover 10 rustled cows after gun duel with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno Mafa Local Government Area: 2023-03-28 ISWAP Commander, Abu Muhammed, Allegedly Executes Deputy Over Military Attack On Hideout Mafa Local Government Area: 2021-05-07 Boko Haram killed five soldiers, 25 others in Borno attacks — Sources | |
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