ISWAP (the Islamic State West Africa Province) have been struck with tragedy on December 30, 2024, when an explosion k*lled at least seven ISWAP terr*rists in the Lake Chad Basin region of Borno state.
The blast occurred while the terr*rists were assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) intended for attacks in the region.
According to Zagazola Makama, a renowned counterterr*rism and insurgency expert in the Lake Chad Basin, the incident happened in a locality between Ba’anfani and Koleram.
Makama cited impeccable sources confirming the details of the explosion, which highlights the risks and consequences of Islamic State West Africa Province’s activities in the region.
The Lake Chad Basin has become a hotspot for the Islamic State West Africa Province’s terror tactics, with the group frequently relying on IEDs as a desperate measure.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for continued counterterrorism efforts.
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