Legion of death: Taken somewhere in the forests of north eastern Nigeria, the images show the Boko Haram jihadis casually posing with assault rifles. Daily Mail
News24: Boko Haram changes name to ‘Islamic State in West Africa’
Abuja - Terrorist group Boko Haram has changed its name to ‘Islamic State in West Africa.’ following its affiliation with Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Pulse reports.
Boko Haram pledged its allegiance to fellow terrorist group, Islamic State (ISIS) in March 2015.
ISIS accepted the pledge and encouraged members to extend operations to West Africa.
The group is said to have released new photos of its members and announced its new name.
Over the last six years, Boko Haram have killed thousands and kidnapped hundreds in a battle to establish an Islamic caliphate in Nigeria.
WNU Editor: As Boko Haram strengthens it's ties with the Islamic State .... Africa blog: Islamic State strengthens ties with Boko Haram (BBC) .... even appearing in pictures and videos .... Boko Haram Islamists pose with guns and rocket launchers in first images since the crumbling group became Islamic State's 'West Africa Province' (Daily Mail) .... they are losing the war against the Nigerian army and its African allies .... Boko Haram In Nigeria Runs Out Of Weapons, Ammunition As Nigerian Army Advances On Sambisa Forest (IBTimes).
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