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.

Extremism

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 22, 2022
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Islamic State Exploiting Religious Sentiments To Drive Fresh Attacks In Africa

Al-Naba’a, a weekly newspaper published by the Islamic State’s central media office, has focused on spreading propaganda about its operations…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 20, 2022
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Reactions Trail Killing of 5 Year Old Girl By Kidnappers In Kano

Residents of Kano and other northern Nigerian cities have reacted to the murder of a child named Hanifa by her…
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Displacement & Migration

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 19, 2022
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Conflict Multiplies Refugees, IDPs In Sahel Ten Times In 8 Years – UNHCR

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has stated that conflict and insecurity have multiplied the number of refugees…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 11, 2022
2,259

Terror Leader Says Vigilante Groups Forced Him To Carry Arms, Tired Of Violence

Bello Turji, a notorious terror leader operating in Northwest Nigeria, says his terror activities on villages in Zamfara State were…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 3, 2022
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In 2021, Northwest Nigeria Was Under Siege; What Happens Now?

A five-year-old boy had to accompany his trekking mother for over five hours to a safer zone following several attacks…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruDecember 29, 2021
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Terrorists Kill Traditional Ruler, 3 Others In Northwest Nigeria

Terrorists have attacked Gada Community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria and killed a traditional ruler…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 24, 2021
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Security Tightens As Terrorists From Mali Plan Attack On Nigeria’s Capital

The Nigerian presidency has warned of possible terrorist attacks in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, during the Christmas holidays. The Nigerian Immigration…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruDecember 22, 2021
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Nigerian Governor’s Order To Arrest Dead Singer Exposes Gaps In Security Communication

Last week, the governor of Sokoto State in northwestern Nigeria, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, ordered the arrest of a musician who…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 22, 2021
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Police Arrest Suspects Supplying Sex Workers To Terrorists In Kaduna

Nigeria Police said they have arrested 26 persons accused of different offences, including four women working with a terror kingpin…
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News

Aliyu DahiruDecember 19, 2021
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Nigeria Seeks Turkey’s Support in Fighting Terrorism in Africa

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has requested African and Turkish cooperation in combating terrorism and insurgency on the continent. In a…
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