Surge in terror attacks in northern Nigeria raises analysts' concern

FILE - Nigerian soldiers patrol after gunmen suspected of belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group raided a village, on Oct. 12, 2019. Nigeria has seen a surge of attacks by terror groups along its border with Niger in recent years.

Security analysts in Nigeria are expressing alarm after a surge in attacks by terror groups in the country’s north near the border with Niger. The deterioration of relations between Abuja and Niamey following Niger's July 2023 coup has disrupted joint military patrols, creating opportunities for armed groups to intensify incursions and attacks.