Six terrorists killed as troops repel ISWAP attack

• According to the media outlet, the attack, which occurred around 1 am on Wednesday, left five members of the MNJTF injured

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have foiled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on their base in Darak, Cameroon.

A counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made the disclosure on Wednesday.

According to the media outlet, the attack, which occurred around 1 am on Wednesday, left five members of the MNJTF injured.

The publication disclosed that the troops fended off the terrorists in a counteroffensive, neutralising at least six ISWAP fighters and injuring four others.

While quoting intelligence sources, Makama said there has been a leadership change within ISWAP.

“Abu Usman has been named the new Fiye (leader) of Marte, replacing Abu Sale.

“Further intelligence suggests that ISWAP is planning an attack on Wulgo in the Marte Local Government Area, Borno State, or Malam Fatori.

“The group has reportedly acquired three additional gun trucks, increasing their fleet to 10, to bolster their operational capacity,” the publication said.