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Will the Nigerian government launch a significant military operation in Yobe State by Dec 31, 2024?
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Islamic State•IS•Mafa•Yobe State•Nigeria•Sunni•Nigerian•IS West Africa Province•Civilian Joint Task Force•CJTF
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Massacre of 130 Civilians in Yobe, Nigeria
Sep 14, 2024, 07:23 PM
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a brutal massacre in the village of Mafa, located in Yobe State, Nigeria. The attack targeted a Sunni community accused of collaborating with the Nigerian government against IS. Approximately 130 innocent civilians were killed in the assault, which included public executions of spies and the destruction of the village. The IS West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants also attacked members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), capturing weapons and ammunition. The incident underscores a significant shift in IS's propaganda strategy, as it publicly announced and documented the massacre with footage.
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Increased military presence • 25%
Peace talks with Boko Haram • 25%
Humanitarian aid to affected areas • 25%
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National address by the President • 25%
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