Tag: ISWAP
NAF makes a U-Turn, admits ‘unfortunate’ bombing of civilians in Yobe
After initial denial, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday admitted that one of its fighter jets on a mission against terrorists “unfortunately” bombed civilians...
Nigerian Air Force denies bombing Yobe community
In reaction to the killing of nine residents of Buhari Village in Yunusari Local Government area of Yobe State on Wednesday morning, the Nigerian...
Dreaded ISWAP leader, Al-Barnawi, killed in Borno; how he died
MAIDUGURI - Leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has been killed in Borno State, according to many sources.
He...
ISWAP claim they ‘killed 10 Nigerian soldiers, wounded many’
Abuja - The Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed that 10 Nigerian soldiers were killed in Rann, Borno State.
On Monday,...
Killing of Christians and burning of churches: Intersociety tackles Lai Mohammed,...
ONITSHA (Sundiata Post) - Human rights research group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has condemned the action of...
Post Afghanistan implications for Nigeria, By Dakuku Peterside
In the past week, the unfolding events in Afghanistan have dominated the media space. The seemingly unimaginable happened. The Taliban forces marched into the...
ISWAP rejects ceasefire, amnesty deal as repentant Boko Haram insurgents go...
Over 1,500 persons who have so far surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Borno State, are members of Boko Haram and not...
The President is back, By Lasisi Olagunju
Twenty-four hours after paying an inter-infirmary visit to his co-Londoner, co-APC founder, comrade and power-sharer, President Muhammadu Buhari came back last week to meet...
Borno is in a state of confusion over Boko Haram’s surrender...
MAIDUGIRI - Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday in Bama and Gwoza, addressed military officers and community leaders, noting that ongoing surrender...
Boko Haram-ISWAP Bomb Maker Musa Abuja, Followers Surrender to Troops
A notorious member of Boko Haram and ISWAP responsible for making bombs used in killing innocent Nigerians has surrendered to the Nigerian army.
Musa Adamu...
Boko Haram kills 1,868 security agents in 2 years — British...
Amid what seems like an onslaught against law enforcement agents in Nigeria, it has emerged that no fewer than 1,868 members of security forces...
3,462 Christians killed by Nigerian Jihadists in 200 days; 3,000 abducted,...
ABUJA - Human rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has said a total of 3,462 were killed...
Gen. Agwai, Experts Raise Concerns Over Increased Foreign Military Presence In...
Nigeria and other African nations are grappling with protracted and spiraling security challenges, but amid this, there is a growing concern over the increased...
ISWAP, Boko Haram, bandits, gunmen kill 183 Nigerian soldiers in 6...
ABUJA - The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists killed a total of 114 Nigerian soldiers between January and June...
ISWAP, Boko Haram elect new commanders, impose N5,000 taxes on traders,...
MAIDUGURI - The Interim Council of the ISWAP-Boko Haram terrorist group, headed by one Abu Mus’ab Al-Barnawiy, has reshuffled the leadership and structures of...
ISWAP terrorist arrested near Obasanjo Farms
ABUJA - The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in...
Boko Haram, ISWAP Reunite To Work Together In New Video, Appoint...
A report by SaharaReporters has shown that the leadership of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, have mended fences with the Jama'atu...
Nigerian Troops Capture Errand Boy of ISWAP Logistic Commander, Modu Sulum
Nigerian Troops have arrested an ISWAP, logistic supplier and an errand boy to a notorious Logistic Commander, Modu Sulum, recently killed by troops...
Terrorists Set Military Base On Fire In Borno
A military formation has been set on fire by terrorists in Kwamdi village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
It was gathered that the...
Troops foil attack on Dikwa, pound ISWAP fighters
Terrorists on Tuesday evening received more than what they did not bargain for in the hands of the Nigerian military troops deployed at Dikwa...