Boko Haram & Islamic State
17 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
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International
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is mentioned as an insurgent group operating in the same region as ISIS/ISWAP, indicating the broader security challenges in Borno State.
Islamic State: The Islamic State (ISIS/ISWAP) suffered significant casualties from coordinated airstrikes, weakening their operational capacity and denying them safe havens.
May 18, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Boko Haram: Boko Haram factions, alongside ISIS-linked groups, contribute to the insecurity in northern Nigeria, making the region a target for counterterrorism efforts.
Islamic State: Islamic State (ISIS) and its linked groups were the primary targets of the joint counterterrorism operation, suffering significant losses including their second-in-command.
May 27, 2026 · 12 articles
Accidents
Boko Haram: Boko Haram remains a powerful jihadist group in the northeast, part of the broader insurgency context.
Islamic State: Nigeria — Lakurawa is linked to ISSP, which may face increased international scrutiny and military action.
Aug 22, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
Boko Haram: Terrorist group blamed for the abduction by defence headquarters.
Islamic State: Islamic State is referenced by Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim in the context of military gains against insurgent groups, but he cautioned against overreliance on isolated successes.
May 18, 2026 · 487 articles
Domestic
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is mentioned as one of the prominent Islamic militant groups operating in Nigeria, contributing to the country's complex security crisis.
Islamic State: The Islamic State group is referenced as being affiliated with Islamic State – West Africa Province and the Lakurawa group, indicating its broader influence on militant activities in the region.
May 26, 2026 · 111 articles
Domestic
Boko Haram: According to Minister Tunji-Ojo, seven Boko Haram commanders were arrested using the integrated identity database, demonstrating the Act's security impact.
Islamic State: ISWAP commanders were arrested using integrated identity databases, demonstrating the Act's security benefits.
Jun 26, 2026 · 123 articles
International
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is mentioned alongside Islamic State as a militant group responsible for violence in Nigeria, though Donald Trump's adviser noted they have killed more Muslims than Christians.
Jan 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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