Proper noun
ISWAP
A branch of the Islamic State based in northeast Nigeria
Daramola said on the first day of the operation, strikes by NAF attack aircraft resulted in the destruction of an Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout and killing of some of its fighters at Tongule in the Lake Chad area of northern Borno. Source: Internet
He assured that the troops in the different theatres of operation are eager to end the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgency. Source: Internet
In 2016, the group split into two groups -- the main faction led by Abubakar Shekau and the IS-affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Source: Internet
In another case, ISWAP reached out for advice on producing AK-47 ammunition, which was in short supply. Source: Internet
In a statement late Wednesday, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the Magumeri attack where it said 10 soldiers were killed, with weapons and vehicles seized. Source: Internet
Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), a breakaway faction of Boko Haram terrorist group, has reportedly killed three of… Source: Internet