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NIgeria: ISWAP Reeling From Heavy Losses, Moves to Overhaul Leadership Structure — sources
2026-05-02
Good. It’s about time — now finish the job so President Trump doesn’t feel driven to intercede to protect Nigeria’s Christians.

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ISWAP Reeling From Heavy Losses, Moves to Overhaul Leadership Structure — sources

By Zagazola Makama

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is undergoing a comprehensive restructuring of its command and leadership hierarchy following significant battlefield losses in recent months, intelligence sources have revealed.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the reorganisation was directed by the group’s central leadership linked to the ISIS network in the Iraq/Syria axis, after sustained military pressure degraded ISWAP’s operational capacity and leadership cohesion.
Not getting as many jihad tourists as they were after ISIS in Syria fell? Anyone notice where they’ve been heading lately? I’ve lost track…
According to the sources, the group has suffered considerable setbacks due to intensified air and ground offensives, leading to the elimination of key fighters and disruption of its command structure across several fronts in the North-East.
Glad to see the Nigerian army started taking the problem more seriously.
The sources said the restructuring is expected to involve major leadership changes, including a possible replacement of the current factional leader, Ba Shuwa, whose continued leadership is reportedly under review due to recent operational failures.

They added that the status of another prominent commander, Abor Mainok, remains unclear amid the ongoing shake-up, raising concerns about internal disarray within the group’s hierarchy.

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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Katsina

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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Katsina

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 17 Brigade have neutralised two suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security sources said the encounter occurred at about 6:20 p.m. on April 30 around Dankwabo village when troops on patrol made contact with the armed elements.

The sources disclosed that the troops engaged the suspects in a firefight, resulting in the neutralisation of two of them.

According to the sources, items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, four mobile phones, a power bank, and the sum of N20,000.

They added that follow-up operations are ongoing to track fleeing suspects and further secure the area against criminal activities.
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