source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Islamic State (West Africa) - Greater Sahara Faction
actor2: VDP: Volunteer for Defense of Homeland
location: Markoye
notes: On 30 October 2021, presumed ISWAP (Greater Sahara) militants attempted an incursion into the town of Markoye (Markoye, Oudalan). Volunteer fighters (VDP) repelled the attempt. There were no casualties.