Boko Haram & Islamic State – West Africa Province
30 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026
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Boko Haram: Seven commanders of Boko Haram were arrested, significantly disrupting their operations and demonstrating the effectiveness of Nigeria's enhanced security measures.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Seven commanders of Islamic State – West Africa Province were arrested, significantly disrupting their operations and demonstrating the effectiveness of Nigeria's enhanced security measures.
Jun 24, 2026 · 49 articles
International
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is suspected of collaborating with the Islamic State – West Africa Province in the attack on the school and the abduction of students, contributing to the overall insecurity in the region.
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
Domestic
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is a terrorist group targeted by Nigeria's security forces, with many of its members neutralized or surrendering, and others convicted through the Mass Trial Programme.
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
International
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is identified in the ORFA report as responsible for 8% of civilian killings in Nigeria, a lower percentage than widely perceived, but still a significant contributor to the violence.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: The Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is cited in the ORFA report as responsible for 4% of civilian killings in Nigeria, contributing to the overall terrorism-related deaths.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is a terrorist group whose hideouts Governor Babagana Zulum urged the military to dismantle, though not directly involved in the main event.
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province is a terrorist group whose hideouts Governor Babagana Zulum urged the military to dismantle, though not directly involved in the main event.
Dec 10, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is cited as another radical Islamist group contributing to the violence against Christians in Nigeria.
Oct 31, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) received logistical support in the form of fuel from Suleman Abdullahi, which the court's action aims to disrupt.
Apr 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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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