source: Vanguard (Nigeria)
actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
actor2: Islamic State (West Africa) and/or Boko Haram - Jamaatu Ahli is-Sunnah lid-Dawati wal-Jihad
location: Tokombere
notes: Military forces on patrol come under Boko Haram attack at Tokombere. The soldiers called in an air strike following the attack. The air attack killed many, causing survivors to flee to a nearby second location. Military forces subsequently learned of the retreat point, and conducted a second strike which killed 'some' Boko Haram. Military causalities not known. These events occurred on either 03/01 or 04/01.