The Islamic State (ISIS)-affiliated militants, ISWAP on Monday claimed it co-ordinated an attack against the Nigerian troops involving the use of suicide bombers and direct assault.
They claimed that two suicide bombers identified as Abu Aisha al-Barnawi and Abu Saddiq al-Muhajir believed to be a foreign national detonated vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) at military defensive positions, paving the way for a ground assault.
They claimed that Seven military vehicles, including armored personnel carriers, were reportedly destroyed in the assault.
Images purportedly taken by the attackers were shared online, showcasing the aftermath of the attack and captured military equipment.
FACT
Contrary to ISWAP’s claims, only three Nigerian soldiers paid the supreme price in the attack, few other soldiers were wounded while the troops in supported by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the assault. The militant deployed four VBIED at the army camp, two were detonated while two others were destroyed.
Attached is a photo of this armored vehicles that was destroyed by the Air Task Force but in their own narrative, they were showcasing the militant on the vehicle and advancing towards the camp. This was its usual propaganda style, of exaggerating its role in the assault by fabricating details to mislead the public and bolster its image after suffering a decisive defeat.
