Attacks claimed by ISWAP included assaults on an army barracks, killings of militia members, and attacks on Christian villages resulting in civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and churches.
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for several deadly attacks targeting Nigerian security forces and Christian civilians in northeastern Nigeria earlier this month.
Through its “Amaq” news agency, ISWAP detailed multiple operations. In Borno state, the group claimed killing three soldiers and burning an army barracks in Yamtage, along with capturing and killing four pro-government militia members.
In Adamawa state, ISWAP claimed two attacks on the Christian village of Banga: an April 15 assault allegedly killing two civilians and burning over 30 houses and a church, and an April 16 attack damaging a police vehicle and wounding officers.
“Amaq” released photos and video related to some incidents, including images showing arson attacks on Christian properties in Lareh village, Adamawa.