A security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, claims to have received a letter from the ISWAP group challenging the Boko Haram faction of Abubakar Shekau to a fight.
Zagazola accused the Boko Haram faction of misleading people, spreading falsehood, withholding truth, corruption, and rape in the name of worship.
Many casualties occurred on both sides during the battle in Gaizuwa. On Wednesday, the security expert posted a different statement, claiming that Boko Haram fighters captured 60 terrorists of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), including three key commanders of the sect.
Zagozola reported that ISWAP terrorists were apprehended en route to Damasak in Borno state. The commanders were identified as Abubakar Saddiq, Abou Maimuna, and Malam Idris. However, both groups are preparing for the next battle, with no details yet revealed.
He wrote, “EXCLUSIVE: ISWAP Invited Boko Haram to a gunfight in Sambisa forest.
“Zagazola has received an exclusive later written by ISWAP group to the Boko Haram faction of Abubakar SHEKAU, challenging them to a FIGHT.
“In the letter addressed to Boko Haram, the ISWAP said: ‘We warned you about what you are doing; from killing, destroying people’s properties, and abusing the courses of our Jihad.
“They also accused the Boko Haram group of misleading the people, spreading falsehood, withholding the truths, corruption and raping of women in the name of worshipping God.
“Beware, beware, get ready, we will follow you for leading our people astray. And the attack will be on this date:
“57/Rabi Al-Awwal/9448 AH corresponding to 94/August/5252 AD.
“The Boko Haram faction already accepted the Challenge. The battle took place in Gaizuwa with many killed on both sides.
“Both groups are warming up for the next battle. Time and Venue unannounced.”
