Tag Archives: ISWAP

Life after Shekau: Threats and Opportunities

Posted on May 31, 2021 by peccavi

Recent reports of ISWAP moving into the Sambisa Forest and causing the death or injury of Abubakar Shekau the leader of Boko Haram JAS. Working on the presumption that this unverified event is true, we can assume that ISWAP will … Continue reading →

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AFRICOM: From Germany with love

Posted on April 28, 2021 by peccavi

In a call with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, President Buhari reportedly stated …. “In this connection, and considering the growing security challenges in West and Central Africa, Gulf of Guinea, Lake Chad region and the Sahel, weighing heavily … Continue reading →

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Battle of the FOBS- Boko Haram ISWAPs 2018 Rainy Season Offensive (2)

Posted on September 27, 2018 by peccavi

In the previous instalment the author concluded that Boko Haram ISWAP has been conducting a successful campaign of spoiling attacks to prevent friendly forces from dominating Northern Borno and Yobe States with FOBs in order to forestall a friendly dry … Continue reading →

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Battle of the FOBS- Boko Haram ISWAPs 2018 Rainy Season Offensive (1)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by peccavi

Since March 2018 there have been a series of reported (by the military or press) attacks on FOBs in and around Northern Yobe and Borno States. As this conflict moved towards its 10th year, it is pertinent to review these … Continue reading →

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NORTHERN NIGERIA INTERNAL SECURITY SITREP- Week Ending 21 July 2018

Posted on August 4, 2018 by peccavi

Situation North East (Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States) 13 July Gunmen ambushed elements of 21 Bde and 22 TF Bde mounted in 7 x gun trucks and 2 x Toyota Hilux supported by 8 informants, 1 x vigilante and 2 … Continue reading →

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