A recent wave of violence has hit northeastern Nigeria, as suspected ISWAP terrorists launched coordinated attacks on two villages in Yobe State. According to a report by counter-insurgency security expert Zagazola Makama, the assaults occurred in the early hours of December 27, 2025, targeting Ja Jibiri and Ladu villages.

The attacks began at approximately 12:20 am, with the village head of Ja Jibiri, Lawan Hassan, aged 45, sustaining a gunshot wound to the left shoulder. Following the raid on Ja Jibiri, the assailants proceeded to Ladu village, where they abducted a 40-year-old driver, Madu Kura, who was operating a Toyota Hilux vehicle. The perpetrators also broke into the Primary Health Care Medical Centre in Ladu, looting medical supplies and other valuable items, and making off with a Golf motor vehicle.

Hassan, the injured village head, was promptly taken to Geidam Hospital for medical attention. In response to the attacks, security operatives in the area have been placed on high alert, with ongoing efforts to track down the perpetrators. The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by terrorist groups in the region, which has been plagued by insecurity and violence in recent years.

ISWAP, a faction of the Boko Haram terrorist organization, has been responsible for numerous attacks on civilian targets in northeastern Nigeria, including villages, schools, and health facilities. The group’s activities have resulted in significant humanitarian and economic losses, displacing thousands of people and disrupting essential services.

The latest attacks on Ja Jibiri and Ladu villages have raised concerns about the safety and security of rural communities in Yobe State. As security agencies work to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further attacks, the incident serves as a reminder of the need for sustained efforts to address the root causes of terrorism and insecurity in the region.