ISWAP Attacks Adamawa Village, Threatens Christians Over Conversion Or Jizyah

The Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) has continued its attacks on Christian communities in northeastern Nigeria, setting a village in Adamawa State ablaze.

Security analyst Brant Philip shared a viral video released by the group, showing the village in flames. He noted that ISWAP declared all Christians in Nigeria as legitimate targets, warning they could “spare their blood” only by converting to Islam or paying the jizyah tax.

Observers say the attack appears to be in retaliation for recent joint airstrikes by Nigerian and US forces on a terrorist enclave in Sokoto State. Five days ago, US President Donald Trump confirmed that American troops had carried out airstrikes against militants in the area.