By Tambaya Julius, Abuja
In a relentless escalation of hostilities, ISWAP and Boko Haram engage in a deadly clash at Tumbun Rago, leaving a trail of casualties on both sides.
Amidst the strategic landscapes of Lake Chad, ISWAP forces retaliate fiercely against Boko Haram’s prior assault on Tumbun Jaki.
The latest confrontation unfolds on the remote Tumbun Rago island, where both factions seek to assert dominance.
On the fateful morning of January 22, 2024, ISWAP elements launch a counter-attack on Boko Haram fighters encamped in Tumbun Rago.
This reprisal follows Boko Haram’s aggressive move just a day earlier, demonstrating the swift and volatile nature of this conflict.
Zagazola Makama, a prominent counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, provides a firsthand account sourced from reliable informants.
The battle at Tumbun Rago unfolds as a gruesome encounter, with Boko Haram enduring significant losses in the clash.
The clash underscores the deep-rooted enmity between these erstwhile allies turned adversaries.
As Boko Haram staunchly refuses to relinquish their supremacy, a protracted and bloodied feud seems inevitable, painting a grim picture for the region’s stability.
