actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (1999-2015)
actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)
notes: Military forces recapture four towns (not named) from Boko Haram in the Sambisa forest region. Two are killed when a group of 20 unidentified gunmen attacked Eku village, Ethiope East. Additionally, a unnumbered group of NYSC were abducted by the gunmen. Perpetrators not known. 'Scores' of Boko Haram reportedly killed, and at least one soldier. The operation is believed to have begun on 09/04, possibly before.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (1999-2015), actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)