The governor of Western Darfur reported that the attack resulted in the seizure of satellite phones and prompted an armed patrol from Wad Banda to pursue the rebels.

[3] The raid targeted a Sudanese military base at Wad Banda, resulting in the seizure of weapons and police vehicles,[3] and killing 41 policemen.

The Sudanese government responded by portraying the attack as an external threat and emphasized the need for unity to counter perceived international conspiracies.

While rebel claims pointed to Wad Banda being a supply depot for government attacks on civilians in Darfur, they also highlighted ongoing civilian-targeted airstrikes using Sudanese MiG-29s and Antonov bombers, in violation of a UN Security Council resolution.

[7] In March 2015, tribal clashes in Wad Banda locality between the Shanabla and Gemesat tribes resulted in injuries to several people.