ISWAP

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

265 clusters · 259 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Security concerns rise in Nigeria following multiple abductions

Throughout late 2026, Nigerian security forces conducted extensive operations to combat kidnapping and terrorism, though they faced significant casualties and ongoing challenges. In August, police and military operations

ISWAP insurgency in Borno State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Borno State: Eight Nigerian soldiers killed in ISWAP landmine explosion

Conflict in Borno State involving the Nigerian military and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has resulted in significant casualties for both sides. In early October, Nigerian troops from the 101 Special Forces

Nigeria bandit and militant violence continues

49 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Niger State bandits abduct farmers and demand ₦94m ransom

Violence intensified in June with a series of brutal assaults, including the Kawel massacre in Plateau State and farmer‑herder clashes in Niger and Benue that left dozens dead. Bandits raided villages in Katsina and Zamf