WHAT EXACTLY IS ISIS IN NIGERIA?

WHAT EXACTLY IS ISIS IN NIGERIA?

MOSSADIL EXPLAINS: WHO EXACTLY IS ISIS IN NIGERIA?

When officials say “ISIS in Nigeria,” they mean Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

ISWAP is the official ISIS branch in West Africa.

It split from Boko Haram and pledged allegiance to ISIS leadership.

What they do:

• Target Christian villages, churches, and clergy

• Carry out mass killings, kidnappings, and forced displacement

• Seize territory and impose Islamic rule

How they operate:

• Linked to Islamic State’s global network

• Funded through ransom, extortion, and looting

• Armed via regional black markets and Sahel trafficking routes

Why this matters:

This is not random violence. It’s an organized ISIS province carrying out mass attacks on civilians, with U.S. officials warning of genocidal risk.

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