According to Punch, a source said the clash occurred on Saturday following a series of intensive onslaughts on the ISWAP strongholds by Boko Haram combatants led by five of the group’s commanders, most notably Abu Umaimah.

Source: https://onlinenigeria.com/stories/302449-boko-haram-kills-35-iswap-fighters-during-fierce-battle-between-them-in-lake-chad.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boko-haram-kills-35-iswap-fighters-during-fierce-battle-between-them-in-lake-chad

April 27, (THEWILL) – At least three humanitarian workers, along with two security guards, working with Family Health International (FHI 360), have been reportedly abducted by members of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP).

Source: https://thewillnews.com/iswap-abducts-three-humanitarian-workers-security-guards-in-borno/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iswap-abducts-three-humanitarian-workers-security-guards-in-borno

At least one civilian was killed and another injured as troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gajiganna, the northern part of Borno State.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/troops-repel-iswap-attack-in-borno/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troops-repel-iswap-attack-in-borno

He said Nigeria was desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organisations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups which have been terrorising the Lake Chad and Sahel regions.

Source: https://blueprint.ng/your-investments-are-safe-in-nigeria-tinubu-assures-saudi-investors/

He said the troops had during the period neutralised 26 suspected Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, as well as arrested 25 logistics suppliers, one spy and another suspected terrorist.

Source: https://promptnewsonline.com/military-neutralises-scores-of-suspected-terrorists-recovers-large-cache-of-arms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=military-neutralises-scores-of-suspected-terrorists-recovers-large-cache-of-arms

”In recent years, Kogi State has witnessed deadly terrorist attacks, especially in Okene, Eyima, Okehi, and Adavi in Kogi Central Senatorial District, where Ansaru, ISWAP, and Boko Haram have set up local cells.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/how-terrorism-is-spreading-to-southern-nigeria-through-north-central-research-experts/

Nigerian troops of Sector 3 Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on 10 April 2023 rescued a seven-year-old girl, Yakura Jalori, who was kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/undp-project-launch-experts-call-for-proper-plastic-waste-management/

The challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP demand sustained collaborative efforts to ensure the safety and security of affected regions.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/from-terrorism-to-organized-crime-by-suleiman-lawan-kolomi/

The latest attack is coming not long after ISWAP reportedly fired RPGs that wounded scores of servicemen and civilians during an operation at Talala enclaves of the dreaded group in the same local government.

Source: https://newtelegraphng.com/eight-soldiers-cheat-death-as-iswap-kill-three-idps-in-borno/

The military officer who also worked with the intelligence corps, explained that the terrorists who have been operating on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway have different ideologies from Boko Haram and ISWAP, even though they share some common identities.

Source: https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/how-irabor-panel-secured-cessation-of-hostility-on-abuja-kaduna-highway/

The splinter group grows and becomes a branch of the Islamic State, taking on the name Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/02/22/key-dates-in-nigerias-recent-history/

This explains how ISWAP can release information quickly, including images and videos, sometimes within hours of attacks.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202304140029.html

This includes a 13-year old interminable insurgency waged against the Islamist groups of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the northwest.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/does-shiroros-fallen-soldiers-blood-matter-by-festus-adedayo/