ISWAP kills 10 soldiers, takes one hostage in Borno

Ten soldiers were killed and one was taken hostage in clashes with IS-linked jihadists in Borno state, according to two security sources.

The Vanguard reports that, clashes erupted on Monday when a team of soldiers stormed a camp of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Alagarno village in Damboa district.

“We lost 10 soldiers in the fight and one was taken by the terrorists,” a security source told AFP on Tuesday.

The hostage was seized while fleeing to safety after the troops were outgunned, he said.

“It was an intense battle and the terrorists also suffered casualties but they were able to overwhelm the soldiers,” said a second security source who confirmed the toll.

The insurgents seized four vehicles, including a truck and an armoured vehicle, the second source said. Vangaurd reports that both sources asked not to be identified.