actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)
notes: On 17 April 2017, Boko Haram-Barnawi faction (coded as ISWAP) attacked a military post near Sabon Gari (Hawul, Borno), killing five soldiers and injuring five others. The soldiers were eventually pushed into retreat, where they reorganized and launched a counter attack which was described as 'largely successful.'. Causalities from the second attack not known.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-), actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)