Over 50 dead as Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists clash in Borno

More than 50 terrorists have reportedly died following a clash between the factions of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.

The insurgents were said to have been involved in the clash at Toumbun Gini, an island community in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

It was gathered that ISWAP mobilised fighters using 10 high-powered watercraft and launched an attack aimed at reclaiming the island, believed to have recently fallen under the control of the rival Boko Haram faction.

However, intelligence reportedly reached Boko Haram leadership ahead of the assault, enabling them to set up a counter-ambush.

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“At exactly 3 p.m. on Sunday, ISWAP boats landed and what was planned as a surprise offensive quickly turned into a deadly trap. The first shots were decisive. JAS fighters overpowered them within minutes. ISWAP was routed,” a source told security analyst Zagazola.

The source said over 50 ISWAP fighters were killed during the ambush, with seven of their boats seized.

The remaining three vessels were said to have escaped with casualties.

Video clips appearing to show the aftermath of the clash surfaced online on Sunday.

The two insurgent factions have been fighting over territorial dominance and control of resources in the Lake Chad islands.

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