Islamic State West Africa Province

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

250 clusters · 240 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Nigerian troops rescue abductees and arrest suspects in Borno and Adamawa

By mid-September 2026, Nigerian security operations continued to target kidnapping, terrorism, and organized crime. In the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma engaged terrorists across Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.

Nigeria nationwide security alert

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria Police Force issues nationwide security alert

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert following intelligence regarding the increased mobilization of terrorist elements. The warning indicates plans for coordinated attacks on vulnerable locatio

Terrorist financing tactics and surveillance in Nigeria

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit launches new intelligence sharing framework

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has identified evolving tactics used by terrorist networks to move and conceal illicit funds. These methods include “identity laundering,” where commanders use bank account

Nigeria 2027 election campaigns begin amid economic strain

8 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Christian and Muslim youth groups sign peace accord

As Nigeria enters the campaign season for the January 2027 elections, President Bola Tinubu faces significant political pressure due to economic reforms. While the administration defends fuel subsidy removal and foreign

Insurgency and security crisis in Nigeria

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's National Security Adviser warns of potential isolated insurgent attacks

Nigeria has experienced a surge in security threats, characterized by insurgent attacks and kidnappings in the north-central and northeast regions. In Niger State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an ‘immediate’ coord

Security operations in Borno and Yobe states

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Nigerian troops combat ISWAP in Borno and Yobe states

Security forces in Nigeria have intensified efforts to secure the Yobe and Borno regions against terrorism and irregular migration. Initially, the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) established a c

Insurgency in Adamawa State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Adamawa: Troops neutralize 21 terrorists and destroy Boko Haram camp

In Adamawa State, suspected Boko Haram insurgents conducted a raid on the Gaya-Dlang community in the Hong Local Government Area. The attack resulted in the deaths of eight people, including one police inspector and seve

Security and peace efforts in Borno State

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum calls for peace at Maulid celebration

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has engaged in both diplomatic and religious efforts to address the security crisis in the region. In August 2026, Zulum hosted a high-level security retreat in Maiduguri with ambassad

ISWAP defections and surrenders in Nigeria

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: ISWAP members surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno State

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has experienced a series of defections and surrenders to Nigerian military forces in Borno State. In late July 2026, a senior finance operative responsible for the ISWAP en