This “special bombing operation” was decided after “Around fifty terrorists” were referred to in the region on January 27 and 28, and was carried out mainly by Nigerian soldiers, “with the support of a drone from the US partners,” the statement added.
Located 25 kilometers from Diffa, the Chetimari Wangou military post was repeatedly targeted by ISWAP actions. In early June 2022, the regional force announced that it had killed over 800 ISWAP members during two months of operations on the ... [see source for more information]