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Second, and more significant, Egypts Interior Ministry released a video featuring HASM Leader Ali Mahmoud Muhammad Abdul-Wahid, who was repeatedly arrested while passing through Nigeria in July 2025. 6/

Several ISWAP terrorists were neutralized by Nigerian troops in the early hours of Saturday while attempting to attack a Forward Operating Base in Mandaragirau, Borno State. A cache of weapons was recovered from the neutralized fighters.

Interesting thread about the eulogy of a #ISWAP Nigerien fighter in the Islamic State's al Naba weekly. Some comments. First, it seems to me al Naba likes to celebrate these Muhajir, who have travelled to fight elsewhere. Promoting a larger identity...

Terrorist on terrorist violence.Isis central is moaning the death of a senior security official killed by boko haram in lake Chad region.Abu Yahaya al muhajir was born in dosso and schooled in Niamey Niger, he was in charge of iswap prisons which says iswap is hold JAS members

🧶 THREAD Abu Yahya al-Muhajir the Nigerien🇳🇪 fighter in the ranks of ISWAP who was killed by JASDJ

A very interesting obituary in An Naba about a foreign fighter who has previously appeared in an ISWAP video. I will remove the propaganda elements and post a thread about this. Probably today maybe tomorrow

New from @caleb_weiss7 and myself on the ADF's March 11 assault on the Chinese-owned Muchacha mining site, and how this operation exemplifies how the group's adoption of several key technologies has massively increased their mobility.

Ex-al-Qaeda Member Referred to Prosecutors for 1994 Plane Blast over Okinawa nippon.com/en/news/yjj202…

WE WILL NEVER FORGET In January 2020, in Michika, Adamawa State, northern Nigeria, Boko Haram kidnapped Rev. Lawan Andimi, a prominent Christian leader and regional chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria. His status as a visible voice within the community made him a deliberate target, not a random victim. In captivity, he was given a clear demand: deny Christ and live, or remain faithful and die. A video was released. He did not appear shaken or desperate. Instead, he spoke with calm certainty, saying, “I have never been discouraged… I thank God for everything.” He told his family not to weep, but to remain steadfast in the faith. Days later, he was executed. It was not hidden. It was meant to be seen, a deliberate warning to Christians across the region. Yet in the face of death, he did not recant or retreat. He remained firm to the end, a pastor who would not abandon the message he preached, even when it cost him his life. Jihadists took his life, not knowing Jesus Christ had already saved his life.

Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers in Yobe By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a vehicle loaded with suspected logistics supplies for Boko Haram terrorists in Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State. Security sources said the operation was carried out late on March 24 by troops of the 241 Battalion deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Jajimaji. According to the sources, the troops, while on night patrol, intercepted two vehicles loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a filling station located in Yusuf Abah in Yusufari. “On sighting the troops, the vehicles attempted to flee the scene, prompting a pursuit by the soldiers. One Golf vehicle was successfully intercepted, while the second vehicle escaped,” the source said. A search conducted on the intercepted vehicle revealed seven sacks filled with PMS, each containing about 77 litres. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mohammed Idi, 25, and a motor boy, Mero Umra, 21, were arrested. Also apprehended were the filling station manager, Hasan Liman, 50, and a security guard, Jibril Audu, 28. Further search led to the recovery of a cash sum of N1.6 million suspected to be proceeds or funds linked to the illicit supply operation. The suspects and recovered items are currently in military custody pending further investigation. The interception illustrates ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the logistics network sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East.

Film documentaire retraçant l’histoire d’anciens collaborateurs et complices de groupes terroristes. 🇲🇱💔😭🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Eh bien… mon Dieu, à cause de l’argent, certains Maliens seraient prêts à tout, jusqu’à massacrer leurs propres frères et sœurs et à collaborer avec des groupes terroristes 💔? Félicitations à nos vaillants soldats pour l’arrestation de plusieurs terroristes.🇲🇱✊🏻 3/4 @DirpaFa @PresidenceMali @GouvMali

Troops arrest two suspected terrorists’ informants in Damboa axis in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the general area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno. A military source said the suspects, identified as Musa Alhaji Isah, 28, and Akona Alhaji, 30, were apprehended at about 5:30 a.m. on March 23 by troops of 25 Brigade during routine operations. The suspects, both natives of Shiwari community in Damboa LGA, were intercepted following suspicious movements within a location described as “Serial 7 general area,” an outer deployment zone leading to the Timbuktu Triangle, a known terrorists’ enclave. According to the source, preliminary findings suggest that the suspects may have been conducting reconnaissance for terrorist elements operating in the axis. Items recovered from them include two bicycles, one mobile phone, three daggers, a torchlight, a wristwatch, charms, and a cash sum of N6,900. The suspects are currently in the custody of the Military Intelligence Response unit for further investigation.

Troops, CJTF arrest suspected Boko Haram recruiter in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 29 Brigade, Operation HADIN KAIin collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected Boko Haram recruiter in Benesheikh in Borno state. Security sources said the suspect was identified through credible intelligence provided by an informant, linking him to activities involving the recruitment of individuals into terrorist ranks. The suspect was apprehended on March 24 during a coordinated operation by troops and CJTF members in the area. Authorities said the suspect is currently in custody and will be processed in line with established procedures, while further investigations are ongoing to uncover his network and possible accomplices.

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant in Gombi, Adamawa By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with Civilian Hunters and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have arrested a suspected informant of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in Gombi. The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Umar, 25, a native of Gwoza, was apprehended on March 23 following credible intelligence on the presence of ISWAP elements within the 232 Battalion Tactical Area of Responsibility. Preliminary investigations revealed that Umar was tasked with conducting reconnaissance along routes leading to the 232 Battalion general area and military structures, with the aim of identifying suitable entry points for future attacks. The suspect also confessed to involvement in the recent attack on troops in Ngoshe. Umar is currently in the custody of troops for further investigation and necessary action. @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy

This footage of JAS terrorists holding prayers in the Mandara Mountains highlights the very real and growing threat Nigeria faces from militant groups that are expanding in numbers. The Mandara Mountains and the Tumbuns of Lake Chad are the two critical strategic enclaves for Boko Haram and ISWAP. The rugged terrain of the Mandara Mountains serves as a fortified sanctuary for the Boko Haram (JAS) faction. The mountain peaks reaches 1,300 meters, provide natural cover from ground attacks. The NAF has conducted multiple airstrikes on fortified enclaves in Degbewa, Chinene, Wa Jahode, and Loghpere. These strikes specifically targeted hardened positions that had been serving as key hubs for bomb making activities. The Tumbuns of Lake Chad is the primary operational base for ISWAP. The Navy needs to establish a permanent presence on Lake Chad to carry out amphibious sweeps across the islands and disrupt ISWAP’s supply and logistics network.

A language analysis of JNIM's Ramadan series "Nafhat Ramadan" reveals a strong predominance of Fulani/Peul - playing to #JNIM's main ethnic support base. Interesting that Bambara appeared only once despite recent militant focus on #Mali, and French not once. #Sahel #Africa

Another Sub group of Boko Haram led by Ali Ngude released photos of their Eid al-Fitr prayer. The images seen shows Boko Haram are restocking, what I am curious about is this. The enemy has been showing a weak link of uploading photos either after Eid al-Fitr or Kabir, why can’t the military the area leading up to this event and bombing them in that gathering, not only will it not weak the enemy but will send a strong message to them “we are watching and we can get you anytime, anywhere”, there is no other message it would send than when your enemy is relaxed then you strike.

Indeed, ISWAP has a unique style of clothing/uniform seen on commanders and fighters in propaganda fotos but also on slain fighters in images by the army. Little public knowledge on who makes it and why the patterns...

Jihadist groups like #ISWAP do not treat Ramadan as one month among twelve, they treat it as a deadline and carry out coordinated attacks. We analyse conflict data to show how ISWAP is turning the Islamic holy month into a violent campaign. humanglemedia.com/do-terror-atta…