ISWAP claimed credit for the attack at Kuje Prison and broadcasts video of their fighters fighting with guns there.
Sarah Richards
Published Jan 25, 2026
ISWAP guaranteed credit for the assault at Kuje Prison and broadcasts video of their contenders battling with weapons there.
The attack on Abuja’s Kuje Prison on Tuesday, July 5, has been accused on the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The psychological militant exhibited a portion of its individuals shooting their direction into the office in a video posted web-based on Wednesday night. The 38-second film showed many fighters strolling in line while vehicles and structures burst into flames.
The young fellows who were yelling as loud as possible were joined by a more established man wearing local attire.
BREAKING: Terrorists celebrate during ISWAP attack on Kuje prison in Abuja [Video]
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The video was transferred by the Islamic State’s A’maq Agency with the inscription:
“Islamic State contenders assaulted Kuje prison in Abuja yesterday and prevailed with regards to freeing many hostages.”
