Al-Qaeda linked JNIM says one killed in its first Nigeria attack:
First-known attack in Nigeria by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin armed group active in ...
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Al-Qaeda Affiliate JNIM Launches First Nigeria AttackJNIM killed one soldier in Nigeria's Kwara State, expanding from Mali and Burkina Faso amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Key FactsOct 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an attack in Kwara State, Nigeria, killing one soldier.
- The group, active since 2017, primarily operates in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, aiming to establish an Islamic caliphate.
- JNIM has previously conducted deadly assaults in Burkina Faso, resulting in hundreds of military and civilian deaths.
- Nigeria faces multiple insurgencies including JNIM, Boko Haram, and ISWAP, prompting recent military leadership changes.
We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right at the head.— President Bola Tinubu expressed concern about the recent emergence of new armed groups in Nigeria.
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