•At least 65 Nigerian soldiers were killed in recent jihadist raids by ISWAP in the north-east, intensifying pressure on the nation.
•Coordinated assaults by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on military installations in Borno state occurred on March 5-6, with subsequent clashes on March 8-9.
•Insurgents are now utilizing advanced technology like drones and anti-aircraft weaponry, raising concerns despite military claims of defeating attacks.
•The conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, with 300 abductions, 2 million displaced, and regional destabilization across the Lake Chad basin.
•President Bola Tinubu's administration and junior defence minister Bello Matawalle face criticism for perceived detachment and attending a lavish wedding during national mourning.
