Zagazola Makama, a security analyst focused on counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region, has reported that he possesses an exclusive letter from the ISWAP group (Islamic State in West Africa Province) to the Abubakar Shekau faction of Boko Haram, challenging them to a combat.

According to Zagazola, ISWAP accused the Boko Haram faction of misleading the populace, spreading false information, distorting the truth, engaging in corruption, and committing acts of sexual violence under the pretext of religious devotion.

ALSO READ: ‘Repentant’ Boko Haram member caught on his way to Sambisa Forest with supplies for terror group

This information was shared on his social media platform, with Zagazola noting that the Boko Haram faction had accepted the challenge.

The confrontation reportedly took place in Gaizuwa and resulted in casualties on both sides.

Earlier, Zagazola had claimed that Boko Haram fighters had captured 60 ISWAP terrorists, including three significant commanders.

Despite the ongoing tensions, both groups are gearing up for the upcoming battle, although specific details of the time and location remain undisclosed.