Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it killed soldier in first Nigeria attack

On Halloween, a militant group linked to Al-Qaeda, JNIM, carried out its first known attack in Nigeria, killing a soldier and seizing ammunition and cash. This marks a new layer of complexity in Nigeria's ongoing Islamist insurgency, with Boko Haram and ISWAP already causing thousands of deaths and displacing millions. President Tinubu's recent appointment of new service chiefs aims to strengthen national security, as the Nigerian military faces pressure to respond effectively to this new threat. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.