The Islamic State (ISIS) has
claimed responsibility for an attack in Damaturu , the capital of Yobe
State in Nigeria.
The incident led to the death of
eight soldiers. A civilian was also killed, while five persons sustained
injuries on Tuesday.
In a statement on Thursday, the
militant group, which Boko Haram pledged alliance to two years ago, explained
how its members organised the operation.
“The fighters took three
four-wheel-drive vehicles and others mounted with rifles and heavy weaponry and
various ammunition,” the statement said.
ISIS, however, did not provide
evidence for its claim.
Spokesman of 3 division military
base in Damaturu, Kayode Ogunsanya, said there was casualty on both sides, but
he could not ascertain the number.
“There was casualty on both sides
but I cannot ascertain the number. Men on ground had repelled the attack,”
Ogunsanya had said.
This is the first time that ISIS
will take full responsibility for an attack in Nigeria.
Last week, President Muhammadu
Buhari said he was disturbed about the link between the Boko Haram sect
and ISIS .
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