A cholera outbreak has reportedly claimed the lives of nine fighters belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
According to intelligence sources, the incident occurred within the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious stronghold of the insurgent group. The outbreak is said to have spread rapidly across several ISWAP enclaves, highlighting deteriorating sanitary conditions and limited access to healthcare within the camps.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X, citing sources who revealed that the group is currently battling worsening health challenges amid sustained military pressure.
Further reports indicate that two additional fighters infected with the disease were allegedly executed by fellow members after attempts to manage their condition in Kimba village proved unsuccessful.
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Sources noted that the outbreak underscores the growing strain on ISWAP’s internal structure, as ongoing military operations continue to disrupt their logistics network, including access to medical supplies and treatment facilities.
“The situation reflects the worsening health conditions within terrorist hideouts, where consistent military offensives have significantly limited access to medicines and healthcare,” one source stated.
Security operatives have reportedly been urged to intensify efforts to intercept medical supplies suspected to be heading toward insurgent camps, as part of broader strategies to weaken the group’s operational capacity.
The development adds a new dimension to the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East, as both military pressure and internal challenges continue to impact ISWAP’s resilience.
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