Four insurgent groups are active in north east Nigeria. The groups are categorised as Yusufiyya groups, a reference to their support and loyalty towards the former Boko Haram leader, Muhammed Yusuf. Boko Haram (Jamaa’atu Ahlis-Sunnah Lid-Da’wati Wal-Jihaad and led by Abubakar ShekauJamaa’atu Ahlis-Sunnah Ahlis-Sunnah Lid-Da’wati Wal-Jihaad (Group of the People of The Sunnah (Traditions) For the Call/Propagation (Evangelism) and The Struggling/Striving) led by Sheikh Bukar Al-Barnawi Ansorul-Muslimiina Fii Bilaadis-Sudan (Helpers Of The Muslims In The Lands of The Sudan) led by Abu Usamah Al-AnsoriHaraktul-Muhajiriina wal-Mujahidin (Movement of Those Who Have Migrated and Those Who Are Striving) led by Khalid Al-Barnawi.Centre of OperationsThe groups are primarily active in north-east Nigeria (areas in red), with cross border presence in Cameroon.
Yusufiyya groups in Nigeria - GENERAL PROFILE
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