Battle of Geidam

On April 23, 2021, militants from the Islamic State โ€“ West Africa Province (ISWAP) stormed the town of Geidam, in Yobe State, Nigeria, killing several civilians and sparking a battle with Nigerian armed forces.

Battle of Geidam
Part of the Boko Haram insurgency
DateApril 23, 2021
Location
Geidam, Yobe State, Nigeria
Result Islamic State victory
Belligerents
Nigeria

Islamic State

Casualties and losses
3 injured (per Nigeria) 21 killed (per Nigeria)
11 killed
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