Islamic State 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 Between December 30, 2022 and January 7, 2023, Boko Haram launched a series of raids against Islamic State – West Africa Province on various islands on Lake Chad, with major battles occurring on Toumbun Allura Karnawa and Toumbun Gini.

[1] Boko Haram rose to prominence in northwestern Nigeria in the early 2010's, growing to control territory in Borno State, southern Niger, and northern Cameroon.

[3] The first attacks by Boko Haram against ISWAP occurred on December 30 at the villages of Toumbun Allura Kurnawa and Kangar, in Abadam.

[7] Ten ISWAP fighters surrendered to Nigerien forces after the battle at Toumbun Gini to avoid Boko Haram attacks.

[7] al-Barnawi returned to the Lake Chad area with 300 fighters on January 10, announcing reprisal attacks against Boko Haram for the raids.