ISWAP Charges Members To Avoid Public Gatherings, Limit Movements Amidst Trump’s Threat
ISWAP released a propaganda message responding to Trump's comments about possible U.S. military action in Nigeria, calling him a "reckless American tyrant" influenced by Christian and Jewish advisors. They accused the U.S. of falsely portraying itself as a defender of Christians to justify intervention in African conflicts like those in the DRC and Mozambique. ISWAP claims this is part of a larger Islamic State strategy to overstretch U.S. military forces in multiple conflict zones. The message included directives for ISWAP fighters to tighten security measures due to anticipated increased U.S. drone strikes and surveillance. Finally, ISWAP urged West African Muslims to unite against Western nations accused of harming African Muslims under the guise of counter-terrorism.
