Yobe, Nigeria – March 15, 2025 – The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, has released a disturbing video showing the execution of three Nigerian soldiers captured in Yobe State.
The video, which surfaced on Tuesday, depicts the soldiers kneeling in an open field while armed insurgents stand behind them. Before their execution, the soldiers identify themselves as members of the Nigerian security forces. Moments later, the militants, dressed in military fatigues and wearing masks, open fire, killing them.
Security sources confirmed that the soldiers were seized in the Kamuya and Azare areas of Yobe State before being executed on March 15. The release of the video has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over the escalating activities of ISWAP in Nigeria’s northeastern region.
Rising ISWAP Threat
Since the death of Boko Haram’s former leader, Abubakar Shekau, ISWAP has strengthened its grip on territories around the Lake Chad Basin, absorbing defectors from Boko Haram and expanding its operational reach. The terror group continues to launch attacks on military formations, civilians, and strategic infrastructure in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
Despite repeated claims by the Nigerian military that insurgency has been largely suppressed, ISWAP and other militant factions remain active, with persistent attacks and abductions.
Humanitarian and Security Crisis
The prolonged insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast has resulted in over 100,000 deaths and the displacement of millions of people, according to humanitarian agencies. The Nigerian government, in collaboration with regional and international partners, has intensified counterterrorism operations to curb the insurgents’ activities.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian military is yet to officially comment on the latest execution video. Security analysts warn that the resurgence of ISWAP poses a serious threat to national stability, urging the government to adopt more aggressive counterinsurgency measures.
The execution of the three soldiers marks yet another grim reminder of the ongoing security crisis facing Nigeria, with fears that insurgent activities may escalate further in the coming months.
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