source: Amaq; AFP
actor1: Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-)
actor2: Islamic State (West Africa)
location: Sabon Gari
notes: On 31 December 2018, IS-affiliated Boko Haram (ISWAP) engaged in a battle with the Nigerian military and overran their post in Sabon Gari town (Hawul, Borno). 10 soldiers were killed, 3 were captured, and some others were injured. They also seized 3 vehicles and weapons and ammunition.