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First Name

ISLAMIC

MiddleName

STATE OF WEST AFRICA

Surname

PROVINCE (ISWAP)

Record Date

3/22/2024 11:18:53 AM

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THE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ISWAP is splinter group from Boko Haram. It has links with the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (QDe.115). ISWAP was listed on 23 Feb. 2020 by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group (QDe.162) ISWAP claimed responsibility for an explosion on 20th April 2022 that it said killed or injured 30 people at a market where alcohol was sold in Taraba State, Nigeria. On Friday April 22nd, 2022 another explosion in Jalingo's Nukkai district injured 11 people, including children. The blast took place near a bar, causing significant structural damage as well. The next day, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader. The National Security Council, Nigeria, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

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- Nigeria

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Press Release

On 5th July 2022, the Chairman of Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) on the recommendation of the NSC designated ISLAMIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) - NLISW as a terrorist group and directs its addition to the Nigeria Sanctions List.

Narrative Summary

THE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ISWAP is splinter group from Boko Haram. It has links with the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (QDe.115). ISWAP was listed on 23 Feb. 2020 by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group (QDe.162) ISWAP claimed responsibility for an explosion on 20th April 2022 that it said killed or injured 30 people at a market where alcohol was sold in Taraba State, Nigeria. On Friday April 22nd, 2022 another explosion in Jalingo's Nukkai district injured 11 people, including children. The blast took place near a bar, causing significant structural damage as well. The next day, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader. The National Security Council, Nigeria, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022.