SaralnamaJihadists attacked Darul Jama, a town in northeast Nigeria,. They killed at least 55 people and burned homes. Many victims were from families recently moved from a displacement camp. Survivor Malam Bukar said attackers came on motorbikes, shooting everyone. Boko Haram commander Ali Ngulde likely led the assault. From January to, there were about 300 jihadist attacks in the region. These killed nearly 500 civilians. Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) overran 17 military bases. Until now, the government claimed violence had decreased since 2013-2015. Next, ISWAP may expand using drones and foreign fighters. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 22:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Jihadists attacked Darul Jama, a town in northeast Nigeria,
- They killed at least 55 people and burned homes
- Many victims were from families recently moved from a displacement camp