Scores of fighters from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) groups have been reportedly killed during a renewed infighting in Borno.
According to a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, some field commanders from both groups were killed during a heavy fight at Tumbum Ali Island, in Marte LGA around 2 p.m. yesterday.
The publication said the fight was in retaliation for the massive killing of ISWAP fighters by the Bakura Buduma-led faction of Boko Haram after seizing most of their hideouts.
According to intelligence sources, six boats belonging to the Budumas faction and four boats filled with fighters were destroyed during the fight, adding that the casualties on both sides could be more than 60 as the infighting continued.
Meanwhile, the Niger Republic troops have killed scores of ISWAP fighters during an encounter near Abadam Faransa, along River Komadugu, in Lake Chad. Also, the Nigerien troops killed the fighters on Friday, during a gun duel.
