Jihadists attack surrendered rivals

Islamic State-allied jihadists have attacked a camp housing surrendered rivals from Boko Haram in the country’s northeast, the military said on Sunday.

Saturday’s attack in Borno State came after several thousand Boko Haram militants and their families surrendered following the death of their leader in May.

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has emerged as the dominant force in Nigeria’s 12-year conflict, but factions of Boko Haram are still fighting against their control.

The army said troops drove back the fighters, but the statement did not give any casualty figures.