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ISWAP Claims Ambush on Nigerian Forces in Borno
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The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly carried out an ambush against Nigerian forces in Borno State, Nigeria.
Footage shared by the group reportedly shows a Chinese-made CS/VP3 “Bigfoot” MRAP among vehicles and weapons captured or destroyed during the attack. Other equipment shown includes heavy and general-purpose machine guns and several rifles. Independent verification is pending.
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