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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force & Islamic State – West Africa Province

13 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026

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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force confirmed the incident and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation, demonstrating their efforts to address the security crisis.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: The Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is responsible for the attack on the school, the abduction of students and teachers, and the killing of a teacher, soldier, and CJTF member. This event further solidifies their negative reputation as a terrorist organization.
Jun 29, 2026 · 46 articles
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: Assisted in repelling the attack and securing the facility.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Perpetrated the attack, causing casualties and damage.
Jul 19, 2026 · 30 articles
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: The Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force has dismantled criminal networks and arrested numerous suspects, contributing to overall security and supporting the broader anti-terrorism efforts.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist group against which the Nigerian military has conducted operations, leading to neutralization and arrests, and its members are subject to the Mass Trial Programme.
Jul 02, 2026 · 13 articles
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: The police received a report from Ndume regarding the allegations and are involved in the investigation.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: ISWAP is linked to Boko Haram in the ransom demand. The group's involvement underscores the transnational security threat in the region.
Jul 22, 2026 · 14 articles
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: Police acknowledged the kidnapping but had no death reports, indicating limited response.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: ISWAP remains active in the northeast, contributing to ongoing instability.
Aug 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force: Represented on NIMC's Governing Board.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province members were reportedly arrested at the airport using the integrated identity system, as cited by the Minister of Interior.
Jun 26, 2026 · 123 articles
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Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province, alongside Boko Haram, carried out attacks in Nigeria — Borno State, leading to the deaths of security personnel and a hunter, and destroying property.
Apr 04, 2026 · 9 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Abubakar Malami was allegedly planning to join a group affiliated with Islamic State – West Africa Province/Lakurawa, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by this group.
Apr 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
May 15, 2026 · 40 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 29 articles
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Jun 13, 2026 · 14 articles
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