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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launch another attack on Madagali, Adamawa, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, reportedly claiming dozens of lives. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-boko-haram-attacks-adamawa-govs-hometown/
NO fewer than 27 persons have been killed following a joint Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attack in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of yesterday. The post 27 killed in Boko Haram attack on Adamawa community appeared first on Vanguard News.
Opposition parties, including ADC and PDP, have called on the Federal Government to clarify reports alleging that over N10 billion was paid as ransom and two senior Boko Haram commanders were freed to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff.
Die Gewalt durch bewaffnete Gruppen in Nigeria verschärft sich. Oft sind die Gründe Konflikte um Ressourcen um Wasser oder Land
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The post Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils – Sources appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian soldiers have arrested a drone supplier and suspected collaborators of Boko Haram, recovering two aerial drones and solar power banks.
At least 25 people were killed in two separate jihadist attacks in Nigeria’s Adamawa state, attributed to Boko Haram militants in Madagali and Hong. Read More: https://punchng.com/25-killed-in-jihadist-attacks-in-northeast-nigeria-report/
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI intercepted a Toyota pick-up truck in Borno State, Nigeria, arresting three suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who were conveying fabrics.
AFP reported on Tuesday that the Nigerian government paid a "huge" ransom to Boko Haram and released two of its senior commanders to secure the release of the pupils. The post Papiri Abductions: Nigerian govt denies paying ransom to terrorists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Intelligence reports indicate that Nigeria paid a multi-million dollar ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped children and staff.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed 25 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters while repelling coordinated terrorist attacks in Limankara and Kukawa, Borno State, though one soldier was lost.
It should come as no surprise to anyone that American troops are now effectively on the ground in Nigeria to assist the country to fight Boko Haram and Islamic state insurgents and terrorists who have been tormenting the country for about two decades. Yet there are certain Nigerians at home and abroad who are indulging […] The post Welcoming the American troops, By Reuben Abati appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have killed eight (8) members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The post Troops neutralise 8 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno latest encounter appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria's government has rejected a media report alleging that it paid a "huge" ransom to Islamist militant group Boko Haram to secure the release of more than 200 pupils and staff abducted from a Catholic boarding school in November.
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI intercepted a Toyota Pick-Up Truck in Borno state, arresting three suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who were found with uniform fabrics.
Sources indicate that the Nigerian government has paid a substantial ransom to Boko Haram for the release of students and school staff who were kidnapped.
Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled coordinated Boko Haram attacks, neutralizing 29 terrorists in Borno and Yobe states. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-bharam-attacks-kill-29-in-borno-yobe/