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| Nigeria: Dozens of terrorists killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters clash in Sambisa Forest |
| 2026-09-05 |
Text: EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of terrorists killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters clash in Sambisa Forest By Zagazola Makama More than 23 terrorists have reportedly been killed in renewed deadly clashes between rival Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) factions in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. The latest confrontation reportedly occurred around the Chingolo axis of Bama Local Government Area, where Boko Haram fighters attacked ISWAP members who were advancing into the area. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the latest fighting is part of a renewed wave of hostilities between the two rival terrorist groups that began about two days ago. A Video obtained by Zagazola indicated that the clashes reportedly involved sustained exchanges of fire as both factions sought to consolidate their positions and prevent the other from expanding its influence within the forest. Preliminary intelligence indicates that more than 23 terrorists have been killed on both sides since the latest round of fighting began, although the exact casualty figures for each faction could not immediately be independently verified. The development is believed to reflect the continuing rivalry between Boko Haram and ISWAP over territory, access routes, resources and control of fighters operating in the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas. The latest fighting around Chingolo reportedly began after ISWAP elements moved into the area, prompting Boko Haram fighters to launch an attack against the advancing group. The confrontation further weakened the terrorist groups and disrupted their activities in an area that has historically served as a major operating environment for insurgents in Borno. More at the link Related: Sambisa Forest: 2026-09-01 Imported From Egypt: The extremist ideology that inspired Boko Haram Sambisa Forest: 2026-08-07 Nigeria: ISWAP ambushes rival Boko Haram faction in Bama, several JAS commanders feared killed Sambisa Forest: 2026-06-22 Nigeria: The Making and Unmaking of Abubakar Shekau Related: Bama Local Government Area: 2026-08-07 Nigeria: ISWAP ambushes rival Boko Haram faction in Bama, several JAS commanders feared killed Bama Local Government Area: 2026-05-07 Fighters from the Darul Gazuwa faction of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) attacked a village in Nigeria Bama Local Government Area: 2026-05-03 Nigeria: Boko Haram, ISWAP Battle for Dominance in Sambisa Forest as Nigerian AF pummels Sambisa and Tumbuns hideouts |
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