Abu Musab al-Barnawi

Abu Musab al-Barnawi

militant Nigeria

Abu Musab al-Barnawi is a significant figure within the jihadist movement in Nigeria, recognized as the son of Boko Haram's founder, Mohammed Yusuf. He leads a faction of Boko Haram that has rebranded itself as Iswap, focusing more on military and government targets while avoiding attacks on Muslim civilians. His leadership marks a shift in tactics for the group, which continues to engage in violent turf wars with rival factions.

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Nigeria Nigeria: He was identified as a Boko Haram leader and sanctioned under terrorism provisions. 5

Salih Yusuf Adamu Babestan Oluwole Ademulero Abu Abdullah Ibn Umar Al Barnawi Khaled Al Barnawi Ibrahim Ali Alhassan Abu Bakr Ibn Muhammad Ibn Ali Al Mainuki Nnamdi Orson Benson
The Punch: US sanctions 8 Nigerians for Boko Haram, cybercrime links

Nigeria Nigeria: Abu Musab al-Barnawi is an affiliate and leader of Boko Haram, designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. 3

Khalid Al Barnawi Abubakar Shekau Abu Bakr Al Mainuki Salihu Yusuf Adamu Surajo Abubakar Muhammad Abdurrahman Ado Musa Bashir Ali Yusuf Ibrahim Ali Alhassan Nnamdi Orson Benson Abiola Ayorinde Kayode Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin Felix Osilama Okpoh Micheal Olorunyomi Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh Ali Abbas Usman Jega Abeni O Ogungbuyi Rabiu Kwankwaso Donald Trump Joe Biden
The Punch: Full list of Nigerians on the US sanction list

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Abu Musab al-Barnawi is believed to be the son of Boko Haram founder Mohammed Yusuf. 2

Donald Trump Cyril Ramaphosa Vincent Magwenya Nnamdi Kanu Simon Ekpa Mohammed Yusuf Abubakar Shekau Khalid Al Barnawi Hussaini Ismaila Ado Aleru Bello Turji
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