Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is finalising plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military positions in parts of Yobe and Borno states, PREMIUM TIMES can report.

A confidential security assessment sighted by PREMIUM TIMES indicates that the terrorists intend to deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) against military formations and patrol teams operating in key conflict areas across the two states.

According to sources familiar with the matter, ISWAP commanders have concluded arrangements for the attacks, which are expected to involve multiple drones operating simultaneously against selected targets.

The sources disclosed that fight...