source: Amaq; Vanguard (Nigeria)
actor1: Islamic State (West Africa)
actor2: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
location: Damasak
notes: On 5 January 2019, presumed ISWAP militants attacked a Nigerian army position near Damasak (Mobbar, Borno). The Nigerian army reportedly repelled the attack with air support an destroyed trucks belonging to the group. ISWAP militants allegedly killed 15 soldiers.