Global Terrorism: The Islamic State by Ahmad Salkida
The Islamic State have sacked Abu Mus’ab Albarnawi as the leader of its West African affiliate (ISWAP).
The new Wali, according to an 18:13 hrs (today Monday 4th March, 2019) audio recording, is Abu Abdullah Ibn Umar Albarnawi. No reason was given for the sack of Abu Musab (Habib).
Abu Abdullah Idrisa bin Umar Albarnawi, the new Wali of #ISWAP appointed by #albaghdadi is receiving pledges from cells across West/Central Africa, said sources.
The coming weeks will define the leadership of Ibn Umar Albarnawi, who is a first generation Jihadi, from grb’s early days.
Multiple sources insist that Abu Musab is alive and well, and still with #ISWAP despite his abrupt demotion by IS central. Notwithstanding, the coming weeks will reveal whatever is hidden as this is happening so quickly even within the group.
