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IS-Sahel and ISWAP continue the attempts to link their zones of operations, through both central Niger and northwest Nigeria

2026-01-14

IS-Sahel and ISWAP continue the attempts to link their zones of operations, through both central Niger and northwest Nigeria via the so-called Lakurawa group, very concerning. https://t.co/oeoKOsjFFU pic.twitter.com/WVYgQPQBNh
— Brant (@BrantPhilip_) January 13, 2026

The Lakawura are pledged to the Islamic State - Sahel Province operating in Mali, Niger, and the Kebbi and Sokoto states of Nigeria. Their activities are concentrated in five local government areas of Sokoto, namely: Tangaza, Gudu, Illela, Binji, and Silame. Initially founded as a self-defense group to fight Nigerian bandits, the group eventually became increasingly radical. Lakurawa was defined as a terrorist group in 2024 …

In a quite significant development, IS-Sahel claimed an IED attack between Tchin-Tabaradene and Jirket, in the Taboua region of western Niger, a clear sign of expansion towards the east, some unclaimed events also took place in this area recently like the killing of a local… https://t.co/Do7S70ONWk
— Brant (@BrantPhilip_) January 13, 2026

…killing of a local religious chief, which prompted the Nigerien government to ban all motorcycle circulation in the Tchintabaraden and Kao communes, starting yesterday and in effect for the next 3 months.

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