Aliyu Dahiru

Aliyu is an Assistant Editor at HumAngle and Head of the Radicalism and Extremism Desk. He has years of experience researching misinformation and influence operations. He is passionate about analysing jihadism in Africa and has published several articles on the topic. His work has been featured in various local and international publications.

Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJuly 3, 2022
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Jihadists Trying To Disrupt 2023 Elections In Nigeria’s Northwest

Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria, faces multiple threats. One of them is an Al-Qaeda-linked…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruAbdullahi AbubakarJune 29, 2022
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Arming Civilians In Nigeria’s Zamfara State ‘Is Suicidal’

Reactions to the Zamfara state government’s directive to residents to prepare for self-defence against terrorists by possessing guns have continued…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruJune 27, 2022
783

Terrorists Release 2 Catholic Priests Abducted In Katsina

Two parish priests and three others kidnapped in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in Katsina State’s…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJune 25, 2022
1,625

Thuggery Hurting Political Activities Ahead Of Nigeria’s General Elections

On May 26, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, a gubernatorial aspirant and outspoken critic of Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, went…
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Security & Tech

Aliyu DahiruJune 17, 2022
1,364

Will Another Network Shutdown Save Zamfara Residents From Terror?

Following an increase in cases of terror attacks and kidnapping in various parts of the state, the government of Zamfara,…
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Extremism

Aliyu DahiruJune 14, 2022
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Togo Responds To Jihadist Threat, Declares State Of Emergency

The Togolese government has declared a state of emergency along its northern border province, in response to the expansion of…
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Extremism

Aliyu DahiruJune 13, 2022
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How Suspected ISWAP Operative Found Home In Kano

An operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recently arrested in Kano, Northwest Nigeria, cultivated a relationship with…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruJune 12, 2022
1,448

#AK9Train: Relative Confirms Release Of 11 More Kidnap Victims

A relative to some of the abducted passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train has confirmed that the terrorists released 11 more…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJune 3, 2022
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Gas Explosion Kills, Injures Schoolchildren, Passersby In Kano

One of the victims is receiving treatment at MMSH in Kano. Credit: Aliyu Dahiru/HumAngle A deadly gas explosion that occurred…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJune 1, 2022
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Rival Terrorists Group Clash In Northwest Nigeria

Several terrorists, including leading members of two feuding armed groups in Northwest Nigeria died after they pointed their guns against…
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