ISWAP suffers major blow as five bomb experts die during failed operation in Borno

ISWAP suffers major blow as five bomb experts die during failed operation in Borno

 Five suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa
Province, ISWAP, including four alleged bomb-making specialists and a medical
officer, have reportedly died after an improvised explosive device, IED,
exploded while they were assembling it in Borno State.

 

The incident was reported by security analyst Zagazola
Makama.

 

According to the report, the explosion occurred at Maina
Daya Village in Marte Local Government Area, situated between Sabon Tumbu and
Jubilaram, about 29 kilometres east of Monguno.

 

Makama reported that those killed included Usman Dan Fulani,
who was identified as an ISWAP medical officer, alongside two foreign Arab
nationals said to be IED technicians and two other suspected ISWAP bomb-making
experts.

 

“The explosion reportedly occurred while the group was
assembling improvised explosive devices for deployment,” the report stated.

 

According to the report, preliminary intelligence suggested
the suspected terrorists were preparing explosives for attacks along key
military supply routes within the Sector 1 area of Operation HADIN KAI.

 

Security sources, according to Makama, believe the deaths
could disrupt ISWAP’s bomb-making operations and temporarily weaken the group’s
ability to carry out roadside IED attacks in the Marte–Monguno axis.

 

The report further stated that military authorities have
directed troops to intensify patrols, cordon-and-search operations and
offensive missions across Monguno, Marte and Gamboru Ngala to prevent the group
from regrouping or rebuilding its operational capability.

 

Makama added that security operations remain ongoing across
the area as authorities continue efforts to verify the incident and intensify
pressure on insurgent hideouts.

Source: ISWAP suffers major blow as five bomb experts die during failed operation in Borno



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