The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has released a photo of a suspected suicide bomber, Abu Hafsah al-Ansari, claiming he attacked a Nigerian Army camp in Sambisa Forest, Borno State.
The attack targeted the 21 Special Armoured Brigade’s forward operating position during recent military operations.
ISWAP also claimed that the assault left about 30 soldiers either killed or wounded.
The incident reportedly took place over the weekend as troops from the 21 Special Armoured Brigade were carrying out clearance operations in sections of Sambisa Forest aimed at dislodging insurgents and destroying their hideouts.
While conducting the operation, the troops were said to have come under attack from suspected ISWAP fighters who ambushed them in the dense forest.
