After years on the back foot, ISIS is ‘on the march’ in Nigeria
Northern Nigeria is experiencing a resurgence of ISIS insurgency, prompting increased international attention. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has adapted its tactics, leading to a more aggressive stance against Nigerian military forces. This shift has raised concerns about the evolving threat posed by jihadist groups in the region.
- ▪The ISIS insurgency in northern Nigeria has gained momentum after years of being on the back foot.
- ▪ISWAP has emerged as the primary jihadist threat, adapting to Nigerian military strategies and increasing its operational capabilities.
- ▪Recent military campaigns by ISWAP, including the 'Camp Holocaust' initiative, have resulted in significant escalations in violence.
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Northern Nigeria is facing an ascendant ISIS insurgency, drawing Washington into the fray. Since the jihadist insurgency in northern Nigeria began 13 years ago, the conflict has drastically changed in scope, amid concerted counterterrorism efforts from the Nigerian government, countless jihadist ideological splits, and international interventions. The 2020s began with ISIS and other terrorist groups on the back foot, but a change in tactics and fortunes has sent them back on the offensive in the last couple of years, turning the country into one of the foremost fronts in the Global War on Terror.
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