Following the death of two Igbo traders in Kano State, the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah we'll-Jihād revealed that they are responsible for their death. The two businessmen were killed by gunmen on Saturday night at Azubros Plaza, off France Road, Sabongari in Kano.


According to Sahara reporters, Ifeanyi Elechukwu, 41 years old battery dealer was the main target of the operation, and his friend, Chibuike Emmanuel, was also killed in the process. It was said that Elechukwu was deceived by one of the terrorists who claimed to be a customer. He was shot at a close range and his friend was also shot in the leg while trying to run, but eventually died in the hospital.



The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) revealed a statement claiming that they are responsible for the death of the two Igbo traders. They said that the deceased was a spy for the Nigerian Army. Adding that the attack was carried out by soldiers of the caliphate

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