Battle of Marte
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Era | Date not recorded (no reliable year in Wikidata) | derived from year |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nigeria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 12.3611, 13.8247 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Between 24 and 25 April 2015, militants from the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked the town of Marte, Borno State, Nigeria, capturing it from Nigerian forces. The battle was the first success of Boko Haram in 2015 since the Baga massacre in January.
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