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The Digest:

Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched simultaneous assaults on military positions and communities across Borno and Yobe states. The attacks, occurring between midnight and early Thursday, targeted Mafa, Dikwa, Marte, and Ajiri in Borno, as well as Katarko in Yobe, resulting in significant military engagement and local disruption. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • Insurgents attacked multiple military checkpoints and barracks in a coordinated operation.
  • Military sources confirmed the killing of over 50 terrorists and the injury of 70 others.
  • Arms, ammunition, and operational motorcycles were looted by the attackers.
  • Civilian vehicles and goods-laden trucks were set ablaze during the assaults.
  • The military repelled the attacks in Gajibo and Katarko, inflicting heavy casualties.
  • Security sources suggest the attacks aim to loot arms ahead of the dry season.
  • The incidents indicate renewed coordination between Boko Haram and ISWAP factions.
This wave of violence underscores the persistent and adaptive threat of insurgency in the Northeast, challenging the military's hold on regained territories.

Sources: Daily Trust