Heavily armed gunmen suspected to be fighters with the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), today, stormed a military base in the southern part of Borno State.
ISWAP is said to be a faction of Boko Haram. The dreaded terrorist group attacked Damboa town at about 10:30am in dozens of gun trucks.
The incident caused pandemonium as residents ran in different directions for safety.
A security source told Daily Trust that local volunteers joined ground troops whose efforts were enhanced by heavy AirPower.
According to him, “I can confirm to you that these boys (ISWAP) are currently attacking state forces in Damboa town. Airpower has been activated to support the troops. Everything is under control.”
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