The Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) has escalated attacks on Christian communities in northeastern Nigeria, torching a village in Adamawa State.

Security analyst Brant Philip shared a video released by the group, showing the village engulfed in flames. He explained that ISWAP labeled all Christians in Nigeria as legitimate targets, claiming they could avoid harm only by converting to Islam or paying the jizyah tax.

The attack is widely seen as retaliation for recent joint airstrikes by Nigerian and US forces on a terrorist stronghold in Sokoto State. President Donald Trump confirmed that US military operations targeted militants in the area five days ago.