JNIM claims first attack in Nigeria, signaling Sahelian jihadist expansion

jeuneafrique.com (French)

The JNIM, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, claimed its first attack in Nigeria, killing a soldier near the Benin border. The October 28th incident occurred in Kwara State, with the jihadist group also reporting the seizure of weapons, equipment, and money. This marks a significant expansion for the Sahel-based JNIM, indicating a broader operational reach beyond its traditional areas of influence.


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