Terrorist attacks surge 86% in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states – Report 

Militants linked to the Islamic State are increasingly active in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara states, turning remote transit corridors into conflict zones.

A report by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project, published on Thursday, shows violent incidents involving Islamist groups in the tri‑border area rose 86% between 2024 and 2025, while fatalities linked to these attacks increased by 262%.

The findings highlight the accelerating spread of jihadist groups across West Africa, where governments and foreign militaries have struggled for more than a decade to contain their advance.