ICC Note
ISIS has claimed responsibility for its first attack in Nigeria. This is terrible news for a country that is already plagued by disasters such as Boko Haram and the Fulani Militants that are already wreaking havoc on its people. According to OCHA, there are still nearly 2 million IDPs in Nigeria, and the addition of the world’s most active and dangerous terrorist organization may cause even more problems for the country. President Buhari said that the news has disturbed him.
2017-10-30 Nigeria (DailyPost) The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for an attack in Damaturu , the capital of Yobe State in Nigeria.
The incident led to the death of eight soldiers. A civilian was also killed, while five persons sustained injuries on Tuesday.
In a statement on Thursday, the militant group, which Boko Haram pledged alliance to two years ago, explained how its members organised the operation.
“The fighters took three four-wheel-drive vehicles and others mounted with rifles and heavy weaponry and various ammunition,” the statement said.
ISIS, however, did not provide evidence for its claim.
Spokesman of 3 division military base in Damaturu, Kayode Ogunsanya, said there was casualty on both sides, but he could not ascertain the number.
“There was casualty on both sides but I cannot ascertain the number. Men on ground had repelled the attack,” Ogunsanya had said.
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