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Islamic State West Africa Province
Islamic State West Africa Province
⚠ Sanctioned · 1 active program
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2019 · 2022 attack on the Kuje Custodial Centre · also in Borno State · a major prison in Abuja · and captured two others. A day later · and killed eight people with machine gun fire · and Rann · as well as road infrastructure like the Damboa-Maiduguri corridor. · attacking bases in New Marte · a video was released of the group's fighters executing 11 people identified as Christians. ISWAP also claimed responsibility for a July · Dikwa · Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) was formed in March 2015. The group's primary objective has been to replace the Nigerian Government and establish an Islamic state with a strict interpretation of Sharia Law. ISWAP has access to military-grade small-arms and heavy weapons. The group has focused its attacks on regional security and military targets and has kidnapped and executed foreign aid workers. On December 25 · ISWAP claimed responsibility for a wave of assaults in May 2025 · ISWAP fighters attacked Christians in Nigeria's Borno State · ISWAP has escalated its insurgency and has overrun Nigerian security positions in Borno State · Nigeria · Nigeria. For example · which allowed upwards of 800 inmates to escape. Since January 2025
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