Tag: ISWAP
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Zulum hails troops for silencing top ISWAP chiefs
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has hailed troops of the Civilian Joint Taskforce ( CJTF ), hunters and vigilantes for killing an Islamic State of West Africa Province ( ISWAP) commander, Abu Fatima and two others in the state. Zulum made the commendation during his visit to some communities in the northern part of the…
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ISWAP takes responsibility for Borno bombing as death toll rises to 26
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb attack near Rann, located in Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State, which has now claimed 26 lives.
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Troops foil ISWAP insurgents’ attack, recover weapons in Borno
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, have foiled an attempted attack by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along Magumeri – Maiduguri axis, in Borno. The troops also recovered catche of ammunitions from the insurgents in a tactical
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We’re behind Yobe massacre of 37 villagers-ISWAP boldly claims responsibility
The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has boldly claimed responsibility for the attack that led the killing of 34 villagers in Yobe State. This was contained in a letter written in Arabic and released by the insurgents, the insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attack. It said the village was attacked for allegedly…
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INSURGENCY! “Vacate your ancestral homes or die”, ISWAP threatens Borno communities
Four days after killing fifteen fishermen in the Tumbun Rogo community, the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have given residents of Kukawa LGA notice to quit their communities or face death from the terror group. A resident who fled his community to Maiduguri three hours after receiving the threat, revealed Thursday night.…
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ISWAP set to launch radio station to be known as Radio Raeed
Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), has reportedly perfected plans to launch an online radio broadcast station titled “Radio Raeed” to its range of propaganda channels. A counterinsurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama made the disclosure via his social media account,
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60 fighters reportedly killed in Boko Haram, ISWAP renewed rivalry in Borno
At least 60 Boko Haram fighters and rival group, the Islamic State of West African Province, (ISWAP) have been reportedly killed in a fresh infighting in Borno State, a fresh report has shown.
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Notorious ISWAP commander killed by snake in Sambisa forest
A notorious Commander of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), popularly known as Kiriku, has reportedly died from the bite of a venomous snake in Sambisa Forest.
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Zulum condemns killing of farmers by ISWAP insurgents in Borno
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has expressed shock and sadness over the killing of eight farmers in Mafa Local Government Area of the State by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the killing occurred in Shuwarin, Tomsu Ngamdu, Baram Karauwa and Muna on Thursday…
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Nigerian troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno
Nigerian troops reportedly repelled an attack by fighters of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) in Borno state. It was gathered that the terrorists attacked the town around 2am on Monday from the Sambisa forest axis through Yarimari Gana but met stiff resistance from the Nigerian Military.