MNJTF Troops Neutralize Six ISWAP Terrorists in Failed Attack on Darak Base
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully repelled an early morning attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on their base in Darak, Cameroon.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, launched at about 1:00 a.m., on Wednesday was met with swift resistance from the troops, leading to the deaths of at least six ISWAP fighters and injuries to four others.
The MNJTF, in a counter offensive operation, effectively thwarted the assault, leaving the terrorists with significant casualties while the troops recorded five injuries.
Meanwhile, intelligence sources have revealed major leadership shakeups within the ISWAP ranks. Abu Usman has reportedly been appointed as the new Fiye (leader) of Marte, replacing Abu Sale. Other notable changes include:
Further intelligence suggests that ISWAP is planning an attack on Wulgo in Marte Local Government Area, Borno State or Malam Fatori.
The group has reportedly acquired three additional gun trucks, making the numbers to their Guntrucks to be 10 from Kangarwa to bolster their operational capacity.
