Tag: ISWAP
ISWAP claims responsibility for attack on Kuje prison
The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the Tuesday night attack on Kuje Custodial Centre.
Gunmen attacked the facility which...
Nigeria not persecuting Christians, FG replies US senators
The Federal Government has condemned calls by five US Republican Senators for Nigeria to be redesignated as a country of particular concern over alleged...
ISWAP carried out Owo church attack – National Security Council
The National Security Council on Thursday said the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is responsible for the attack on St. Francis Catholic Church,...
Brigadier general, three others killed in Borno ISWAP attack — Army
A brigadier general has been killed in an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Askira Uba Local Government Area of...
ISWAP fighters leave policemen dead in Borno base attack
At least two mobile policemen (MOPOL) were killed after an attack by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damboa Local Government...
ISWAP leader Al-Barnawi is dead — Defence chief
Chief of defence staff General Lucky Irabor said on Thursday that the leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province jihadist group Abu Musab...
Nigerian Army denies enlisting former Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters
The Nigerian Army says it would not recruit "repentant" Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists.
Army spokesman Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu made the clarification...
Shekau: Maiduguri residents react to Boko Haram leader’s alleged death
Some residents of Maiduguri, Borno State capital which has been ravaged by insurgency have expressed delight over media reports on the alleged death of...
Boko Haram leader Shekau suffers serious injuries – Report
Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has allegedly suffered serious injuries after trying to kill himself to avoid capture during clashes with rival Islamic State-allied...
Four soldiers killed in clash with Boko Haram, ISWAP
Four Nigerian soldiers lost their lives on Saturday in a clash with Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters along the fringes...