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Two Suspected ISWAP Terrorists Arrested In Lagos, Residents On Edge

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Tension has risen in Lagos after the arrest of two men suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP. The suspects, identified as Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, were reportedly picked up on Sunday, December 21, by operatives of the State Security Service. A security source with knowledge of the operation said the arrests took place around 8:45 a.m. in the Apapa area of the state. Both men are said to be in custody and are currently being questioned by security officials. Investigations indicated that the arrests were based on intelligence suggesting the suspects had recently moved from Nigeria’s insurgency-affected North-east region to Lagos. Attempts to get official confirmation from the SSS were unsuccessful, as a member of the agency’s media unit said the matter had not yet been formally brought to their attention. Since the redeployment of its former spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, the SSS has largely limited public communication, explaining that the approach is aimed at safeguarding operational efficiency. As of the time of this report, authorities have not disclosed the reason for the suspects’ presence in Lagos, and there is no immediate indication of planned attacks in the city. However, security experts have cautioned that ISWAP has been exploring ways to expand its operations beyond its usual bases in the North-east, a development that continues to raise concerns nationwide.

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ISWAP Commander Mai Tangaran Jailed 20 Years for Coordinated 2012 Kano Terror Attacks

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Hussaini Ismaila, also known as Mai Tangaran, a commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple terrorism-related charges. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Tuesday, bringing to a close a case that had been delayed for years due to repeated appeals and a trial-within-a-trial to determine whether Ismaila’s statements were made voluntarily. The prosecution described Ismaila as the mastermind behind a series of coordinated attacks across Kano State in 2012. The assaults targeted several police facilities, including the Police Headquarters in Bompai, the Mobile Police Base along Kabuga Road, Pharm Centre Police Station, and Angwa Uku Police Station, leaving several people injured and contributing to a surge of extremist violence in northern Nigeria. Ismaila was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 31, 2017, in Tsamiyya Babba Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. He was arraigned on a four-count charge under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2013. During the trial, the prosecution called five witnesses, including DSS operatives and civilians who had witnessed the attacks. Initially pleading not guilty, Ismaila suddenly changed his plea to guilty after the fifth prosecution witness testified. His lawyer, P.B. Onijah of the Legal Aid Council, appealed for leniency, noting Ismaila’s remorse and his willingness to plead guilty to avoid wasting the court’s time. Onijah said his client regretted his involvement in terrorism. Justice Nwite convicted Ismaila on all four counts, sentencing him to 15 years on the first count and 20 years each on the remaining counts, with all sentences to run concurrently from the date of his arrest. The judge further directed the Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service to place Ismaila in a facility of choice and mandated that he undergo rehabilitation and deradicalisation before re-entering society.

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General Uba Confirmed Dead After ISWAP Re-Captures Missing Brigade Commander

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The Brigade Commander of Damboa, General Uba, has now been confirmed dead at the hands of ISWAP fighters, only hours after he was first declared missing during an operation inside the forest. Military insiders revealed that the officer had earlier shared a short video assuring colleagues that he was safe. The footage, where he appeared composed and without injuries, was reportedly captured before his condition took a drastic turn. DailyPost reports that General Uba later became confused while trying to make his way through the forest, triggering an urgent search involving troops on the ground and supporting air units. At a point during the rescue effort, he contacted fellow officers, saying he was already making his way back to base — a message that briefly raised hopes he would be found alive. But after news of his disappearance spread widely, ISWAP was said to have tracked and seized him again. His death was confirmed not long after. The Army had earlier announced that he had successfully returned to base, a statement now contradicted by the unfolding details surrounding his final moments.

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ISWAP Militants Attack Nigerian Military Convoy, Brigade Commander Reportedly Kidnapped

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Terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in northeastern Nigeria, killing several soldiers and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operatives. Reports from HumAngle indicate that the attackers also abducted a serving Brigade Commander along with other military personnel. The insurgents, described as heavily armed and highly organised, launched a coordinated strike on the convoy, leaving multiple casualties and spreading panic in the area. If confirmed, this would be the first known instance of a serving General being captured directly from the frontline by an extremist group in Nigeria. The Nigerian Army has not yet issued an official statement regarding the attack or the status of the abducted officer. The incident follows growing concerns over terrorist activity in Borno State. Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, recently decried the rising attacks in his constituency, describing the situation as “deeply worrisome” and unacceptable. He highlighted that four farmers were brutally killed by Boko Haram while working in Kwam village, near the Dille community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area.

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