Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (JAS)
Since early June 2026, armed groups have attacked military posts, schools and villages across Nigeria, kidnapping dozens of children and students, killing civilians and displacing communities. Security forces have launched search-and-rescue operations and detained suspects, while child-rights groups and local leaders have called for intensified efforts to secure victims and protect schools.
Four men have been convicted of terrorism in the 2022 Owo church attack in Ondo State. A fifth defendant is acquitted. The court handed down multiple sentences, including death by hanging on several counts, with other terms of imprisonment. Survivors say justice remains incomplete as insecurity persists.
Multiple Nigerian states report coordinated school abductions on May 15, 2026, with at least 42 pupils seized in Borno State’s Askira-Uba and more than a dozen abducted in Oyo State’s Oriire area. The incidents threaten regular schooling as communities plead for stronger security and federal action.
Retired and active security figures warn against regional blame as Nigeria faces a persisting security crisis. Attacks across Kebbi, Zamfara and other states have left dozens dead or abducted; officials urge a united, proactive response while noting political rhetoric is complicating efforts.
Militants linked to al-Qaeda have claimed responsibility for an attack at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, killing soldiers and civilians. The assault marks the airport’s second strike this year and underscores growing urban reach of jihadist groups in the Sahel, with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso locked in militant competition.
Multiple attacks in Nigeria have left students dead or missing and communities in turmoil. In Borno and Plateau states, gunmen attacked schools, abducting pupils and killing staff, with security forces conducting rescues and authorities coordinating with local leaders.
Armed groups have abducted a Kebbi State judge and later abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Nigerian security forces have conducted multi-agency operations to rescue the kidnapped victims, while investigations continue into the perpetrators and their networks. The government has rejected ransom negotiations and is pursuing wider security measures.
Nigeria faces escalating violence as armed groups widen operations across the northwest and central regions. Government officials have authorised military expansion and new police resources to curb kidnappings, banditry, and jihadist activity, while local communities seek protection from attacks and cattle rustling.
The government has announced ongoing development projects in Galmudug and Puntland, with road and water infrastructure to boost transport and local economies. Leaders emphasize unity and stability as clashes in Galkayo and other cities test security amid political tensions.
Nigeria has announced the rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens in a coordinated operation involving the military, police, and intelligence services. Of the rescued, 163 were abducted from Woro in Kwara State and 145 from Niger State. Victims are receiving medical care and will be reunited with families as security agencies pledge to strengthen early-warning systems.
Cameroon's 93-year-old leader has not returned from a prolonged overseas trip, triggering questions about governance, legitimacy and the country’s future leadership amid ongoing security and economic challenges.
Nigeria's security forces have freed 308 hostages abducted in recent months, including 163 from Woro in Kwara state and 145 from Niger state. The operation involved the military, police, and counter-terrorism units and is described by officials as the largest rescue carried out in a single day.
The world’s oldest president has returned to Yaoundé after more than 10 weeks abroad, drawing both supporters and critics as concerns persist about health, governance, and succession.
Nigeria’s security forces are mounting an intelligence-led rescue operation after mass abductions in Niger state’s Borgu region. Presidents Tinubu has ordered a major response; officials say dozens were killed and hundreds abducted as worshippers were seized during Friday prayers. Update notes ongoing efforts to locate abductees and neutralise threats.
Worshippers abducted in Dekera village have sparked a national security operation. President Tinubu has ordered a coordinated rescue and security services are pursuing the attackers as relatives appeal for the return of the hostages.
Attacks in Sokoto and Zamfara have killed and abducted residents, targeting families who lost relatives in a recent boat tragedy. Authorities report multiple casualties and ongoing abductions as security forces respond.
Security forces are conducting a coordinated rescue operation after mass abductions in Niger State. Reports indicate hundreds of victims and rising kidnap-for-ransom incidents; authorities vow to pursue those responsible.