ISWAP Raids in Northeastern Nigeria Upset Regional Status Quo (Jacob Zenn – The Jamestown Foundation)

ISWAP has launched an unprecedented wave of raids on Nigerian military supercamps, signaling a shift in momentum and a potential end to the long-standing stalemate in northeastern Nigeria. The group’s recent successes—especially the May 4 Buni Gari raid—highlight its growing operational capacity and tactical innovation. New battlefield tactics, including motorcycle assaults and the use of combat drones, suggest that ISWAP is following in the steps of jihadist counterparts in the Sahel and adapting to local conditions.

Brief: ISWAP Raids in Northeastern Nigeria Upset Regional Status Quo – Jamestown