In the Hausa pamphlet, they explain their ideology and that they do not kill Muslims who do not fight them. They said they are happy to accept anyone who is willing to repent and join them. They have destroyed an Airtel station, some government buildings and burnt some vehicles.
Multiple residents of Geidam, one of Yobe's major towns, have contacted me reporting that ISWAP fighters, who invaded them yesterday evening, are still in charge of the town this 12:45pm. They've hoisted their flags and are distributing a pamphlet inviting residents to join them.
Gunmen on motorcycles have attacked a series of villages near Niger's troubled border with Mali, leaving at least 137 people dead, Niger's government says. It's the deadliest violence to strike the African country in recent memory. https://t.co/R9st0nqaue