Troops of the multinational joint task force (MNJTF) have reportedly repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on their base in Darak, Cameroon.
Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, reported that the attack occurred around 1 am on Wednesday.
The publication said the troops launched a counteroffensive, killing at least six ISWAP fighters and injuring four others.
It added that the MNJTF recorded five injuries during the operation.
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Meanwhile, Makama, quoting intelligence sources, said there has been a leadership change within ISWAP.
“Abu Usman has been named the new Fiye (leader) of Marte, replacing Abu Sale,” the publication said.
“Further intelligence suggests that ISWAP is planning an attack on Wulgo in the Marte Local Government Area, Borno State, or Malam Fatori.
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“The group has reportedly acquired three additional gun trucks, increasing their fleet to 10, to bolster their operational capacity.”
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