New Video Shows Dozens of Corpses Floating on Lake Chad After Boko Haram–ISWAP Clash
By Queen Madaki | The Bureau News
MAIDUGURI — Nigeria News Today: A disturbing new footage has surfaced online showing several corpses floating on the Lake Chad River following a deadly clash between rival terror groups Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
In the chilling video, multiple bodies are seen drifting across the water, reportedly the aftermath of a fierce gun battle that erupted a few days ago between the two jihadist factions.
Fierce Firefight Captured on Camera
Gunfire could be heard in the footage as militants, moving on boats across the lake, exchanged rounds while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” The chaotic scenes depict an intense confrontation that has become a hallmark of the ongoing conflict between the groups.
Earlier, a previous video from the confrontation had sparked online debate, with users on Nairaland speculating whether the fighters were merely “shooting at fish,” as no casualties were visible. However, this new footage appears to confirm the grim reality, showing lifeless bodies floating across the water.
Boko Haram Gains Upper Hand
According to multiple security sources in Borno State, the Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram reportedly overran ISWAP positions, seizing weapons and tactical equipment while sustaining minimal losses.
The incident marks another violent episode in the long-running turf war between the extremist factions, which have been locked in deadly battles since their split in 2016 over leadership and ideological differences.
Background: Years of Infighting and Terror
The Boko Haram insurgency, which began in 2009, has killed more than 35,000 people and displaced millions across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. The emergence of ISWAP, an ISIS-backed offshoot, intensified regional instability as both groups vie for control of the Lake Chad basin.
Security analysts warn that the ongoing inter-jihadist conflict may not necessarily benefit civilians, as both groups continue to target local communities, fishermen, and displaced persons in the region.
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