actor1: Islamic State (West Africa)
actor2: Civilians (Nigeria)
notes: Chadian forces attack and overtake Damasak from Boko Haram after 'heavy fighting.' Causalities not known. Date of battle unclear - between the dates of 08/03 and 09/03. Later, witnesses reported Boko Haram abducted about 500 residents and killed 50 on their departure (This Day), though official authorities deny this (Daily Trust).
target_text: actor1: Islamic State (West Africa), actor2: Civilians (Nigeria)