ISWAP Shares Video Showing Looted Weapons After Coordinated Attacks on Four Nigerian Army Bases

Militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have shared a propaganda video showcasing weapons, ammunition and military vehicles they claim to have seized after conducting coordinated attacks on four Nigerian Army bases in Borno State, a move that underscores the resilience and evolving tactics of insurgent groups in the northeast.

The footage, circulated on social media and verified by conflict researchers on March 9, 2026, shows fighters displaying piles of looted military equipment and celebrating the raids, which reportedly occurred on March 5 in Mainok, Jakana, Marte and Konduga.

In the video, insurgents are seen firing weapons amid intense gunfire and setting parts of military camps ablaze before arranging captured rifles, ammunition and vehicles for display, accompanied by chants in Hausa and Arabic praising their actions.

Security analysts say the clips are as much psychological warfare as they are documentation of battlefield gains; intended to project strength, demoralise Nigerian troops and attract recruits. They argue that the insurgents are adapting their strategies to not only carry out attacks but also shape public perception and narratives about their operational capabilities.

Nigeria’s military has acknowledged a series of attacks in Borno and neighbouring states, with clashes involving insurgent factions challenging troop positions along vulnerable fronts. While official casualty figures remain unconfirmed, such videos raise concerns over the security situation and highlight the complex dynamics facing counter‑insurgency efforts under Operation Hadin Kai.