Ansaru terror leaders’ arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next

Ansaru terror leaders’ arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next

Attacks by non-state armed groups are a security challenge in the Sahel, including Nigeria. In northern Nigeria, the activities of Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (also known as Boko Haram), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) contribute to the instability of the Nigerian state. On 16 August 2025, Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s national security adviser, announced the arrest of…

Jihadism in Nigeria, A Turning Point?: Ansaru Terror Leaders’ Arrest Is A Strategic Change For Nigeria: What Could Happen Next - Global Upfront Newspapers

By Saheed Babajide Owonikoko For Nigeria, the arrest of two major terrorist leaders is an important strategic victory but security needs to brace for likely retaliation Attacks by non-state armed groups are a security challenge in the Sahel, including Nigeria. In northern Nigeria, the activities of Jama’at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da’wa wa al-Jihad (also known as Boko Haram), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina f…