Suspected Lakurawa militants this afternoon attacked Tangaza local government headquarters in Sokoto state, killing about 15 people, including 13 civilians. Several analysts and researchers continue to link Lakurawa to the Islamic State, but I’m yet to see any evidence confirming such a link.

“If President Bola Tinubu's administration fails to break this cycle of violence, his legacy may be remembered not for economic reforms but for presiding over one of Nigeria's most tragic chapters of preventable violence.”

He must’ve thought claiming to be the governor’s brother would bring some respite. Unfortunately, the gov, who can be heard being insulted in the video, is hated by bandits in Zamfara state for refusing to negotiate any peace deal with them. Hopefully, the men regain their freedom.

ISIS claims 30 Mozambican soldiers were killed yesterday in a violent attack by IS Mozambique in Keterajo village, Cabo Delgado province. Group claimed army base was burnt and weapons carted away. This is the 3rd such attack in less than two months, with 20 soldiers previously killed.

ISIS releases footage of ISWAP’s attack last Tuesday on a Cameroonian military base in Tchokola, Far North Region, which included the looting and burning of the base. This is part of ISIS’ “Camp inferno” campaign that targets military bases in the Lake Chad Basin. The campaign’s now in its 4th month

In Bagege, Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria, a fierce battle erupted today over gold mining between bandit leaders Najaja’s men and Mati’s men, killing at least 40 bandits, including Najaja’s younger brother. The district head’s oldest son, an artisanal miner, was also killed.

At least 28 people were killed in a twin suicide attack this morning in Konduga, Borno state. One occurred at the fish market while the other was outside the IDPs camp. 16 female IDPs setting out to fetch firewood were killed. Attack was most likely JAS.

Lakurawa group in Sokoto state, northwest Nigeria, has prevented communities in Gudu local govt area from selling their cattle and other animals. This could be as a result of the group’s interest in rustling or forcibly taking animals from the people, which they’ve already started.

Sayed Naser served as a U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan. Now he’s being deported. The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us. Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending? Not justice, it’s a betrayal.

The article explores the resurgence of the Islamic State West Africa Province and its evolving strategic posture. You can read this article here: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...

In June, @stoddarded.bsky.social co-authored a piece with @maliksamuel.bsky.social in @newhumanitarian.bsky.social titled: Resurgent jihadist violence in northeast Nigeria part of a worrying regional trend.'

Around D.C., the new going rate is well-known: $5 million for a one-on-one dinner with Trump, but gov-affairs execs have “no clue where the money is eventually going,” one said. Another told me it’s “outer-borough Mafia sh*t.” My new piece is out @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...