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The Digest:

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is preparing coordinated aerial attacks on military positions in Yobe and Borno.

Key Points :
  • ISWAP has acquired about 35 new drones transported via the Lake Chad corridor.
  • The group plans simultaneous UAV attacks on Nigerian troops in Yobe and Borno.
  • Drones have undergone test flights and are confirmed operationally ready.
  • The terrorists use modified commercial drones for reconnaissance and dropping explosives.
  • Security assessments warn of an escalation in asymmetric warfare tactics.
  • Military sources call for urgent deployment of counter-drone measures.
  • ISWAP broke from Boko Haram in 2016 and remains a lethal force in the Lake Chad region.
This technological shift marks a dangerous evolution in Nigeria’s long-running conflict, where insurgents increasingly turn to the skies to challenge ground superiority.



Sources: Premium Times