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| Nigeria: Boko Haram, ISWAP Battle for Dominance in Sambisa Forest as Nigerian AF pummels Sambisa and Tumbuns hideouts |
| 2026-05-03 |
Text: By Zagazola Makama Fresh intelligence emerging from insurgent enclaves in Borno State suggests an escalation of deadly clashes between Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), with both factions locked in violent confrontations deep inside the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas. At about 8:43 p.m. on April 30, a conversation reportedly took place between a suspected Boko Haram fighter identified as Ba Musa, believed to be operating within the Sambisa axis of Bama Local Government Area, and an associate known as Ya Kazalla. Though Kazalla’s exact location remains unknown, the exchange offered a rare glimpse into the internal dynamics and narratives shaping the conflict between the rival extremist groups. During the discussion, Kazalla reportedly sought clarity on recent clashes, expressing concern over circulating reports that ISWAP fighters had recorded significant victories against Boko Haram. The concern reflects the fluid and often opaque nature of insurgent propaganda, where both factions frequently project strength to boost morale and recruitment. In response, Musa was said to have pushed back strongly against such claims, asserting that Boko Haram had, in fact, inflicted heavy losses on ISWAP. More at the link
Text: PRESS RELEASE NAF INTENSIFIES AIR ONSLAUGHT, PUMMELS AND NEUTRALISES TERRORISTS IN SAMBISA AND TUMBUNS HIDEOUTS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has intensified the tempo of its air campaign in the North-East, unleashing sustained and aggressive precision strikes that are systematically dismantling terrorist networks across Sambisa and the Tumbuns. Acting on credible intelligence, NAF aircraft struck decisively at insurgent enclaves, obliterating hideouts, crippling logistics hubs, and neutralising scores of fighters in relentless, coordinated attack runs. On 30 April 2026, air assets executed a high-impact Air Interdiction mission at Alafa in the Sambisa axis, where confirmed terrorist infrastructure and supply nodes were swiftly engaged and destroyed in successive strikes. Sustaining the momentum, NAF forces followed up on 1 May 2026 with another decisive assault on terrorist positions at Metele in the Tumbuns. Intelligence and surveillance exposed a fortified island stronghold with entrenched fighters, storage facilities, and defensive trench systems. With scores of insurgents confirmed within the target area, NAF aircraft delivered precise and overwhelming firepower, striking and decimating the location. The sustained intensity of these operations reflects a deliberate strategy of continuous pressure, denying terrorists any space to regroup or operate. More at the link Related: Sambisa: 2026-05-02 NIgeria: ISWAP Reeling From Heavy Losses, Moves to Overhaul Leadership Structure — sources Sambisa: 2026-04-29 Good Morning Sambisa: 2026-04-29 Nigeria: Exclusive: ISWAP/ Boko Haram factions clash in Sambisa Forest, 40 reported killed — Source Related: Bama Local Government Area: 2026-04-29 Nigeria: Exclusive: ISWAP/ Boko Haram factions clash in Sambisa Forest, 40 reported killed — Source Bama Local Government Area: 2026-04-03 Nigeria: Troops neutralise eight terrorists in failed ambush operation in Borno Bama Local Government Area: 2026-03-12 Nigeria: Fresh tension in ISWAP camps as top commander Modu Kunduli neutralised by troops in Borno |
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