ISWAP Names Abu Khalifa New Commander in Timbuktu Triangle After Julaibib’s Death

Thenews_chronicle | 03-02-2026 04:58am |

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has appointed Abu Khalifa as its new commander in the Timbuktu Triangle following the killing of its former commander, Julaibib, by Nigerian troops. Security sources disclosed on Monday that the decision was taken after internal consultations within the ISWAP leadership. Julaibib was reportedly neutralised during a military operation

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