ISWAP executes local chief in Borno over alleged loyalty to Nigerian government
Militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have executed a local chief in Borno State after accusing him of loyalty to the Nigerian Government and the Army. The victim was identified as a traditional leader from Yawal Kawa village, who was reportedly abducted by the fighters last week and held for questioning. According to security analysts monitoring the situation, ISWAP militants claimed the chief had been cooperating with government forces and labelled him an “apostate” because of alleged ties to the military and civil authorities. The group later released images of his execution on its propaganda channels, signalling a brutal warning to other community figures the terrorists accuse of supporting the state. The killing underscores the persistent threat posed by ISWAP in northeast Nigeria, where community leaders and civilians continue to face violence from insurgents who often target those perceived as aligned with government efforts to counter the extremist group. The execution also reflects the broader insecurity in Borno State as the Nigerian military and allied forces continue operations against jihadist factions in the region.
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