ISLAMIC STATE WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP)

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau. Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 7e(e): 23.02.2020.

Islamic State West Africa Province was formed in March 2015. The group’s primary objective is to replace the Nigerian Government and establish an Islamic state with a strict interpretation of Sharia Law. Islamic State West Africa Province is the largest Daesh group in Africa with approximately 3,500 – 5,000 fighters and has access to military-grade small-arms and heavy weapons. The group focuses its attacks on regional security and military targets associated with all five Multinational Joint Task Force countries (Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin), Western, Christian, and secular targets, and has kidnapped and executed aid workers. On December 25, 2019, Islamic State West Africa Province fighters attacked Christians in Nigeria’s Borno State, and killed 8 people with machine gun fire, and captured two others. A day later, also in Borno state, a video was released of the group’s fighters executing 11 people identified as Christians.

Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. available.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau. Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Date of designation referred to in Article 7e(e): 23.02.2020.

associé à l'État islamique d'Iraq et du Levant [inscrit sur la Liste sous le nom d'Al-Qaida en Iraq. Constitué en mars 2015 par Abubakar Shekau. Groupe dissident de Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). A perpétré des attentats terroristes au Nigéria

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria. www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities

THE ISAMALIC STATE OF WEST AFRICA PROVINCE (ISWAP) has engaged in committing, participated in committing, instigated the commission, facilitated the commission of several acts of terrorism. ISWAP is splinter group from Boko Haram. It has links with the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (QDe.115). ISWAP was listed on 23 Feb. 2020 by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist group (QDe.162) ISWAP claimed responsibility for an explosion on 20th April 2022 that it said killed or injured 30 people at a market where alcohol was sold in Taraba State, Nigeria. On Friday April 22nd, 2022 another explosion in Jalingo's Nukkai district injured 11 people, including children. The blast took place near a bar, causing significant structural damage as well. The next day, ISWAP claimed responsibility for the attack. The Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) under the new leadership of Abu-Musad Albarnawy has taken over all territories under the control of late Abubakar Shekau in a major revenge onslaught against the former Boko Haram leader. The National Security Council, Nigeria, revealed that the Islamic State, West African Province masterminded the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State that left over 25 people dead on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). Formed in March 2015 by Abubakar Shekau (QDi.322). Splinter group of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Committed terrorist attacks in Nigeria.