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Nigerian troops have arrested suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and collaborators in Borno State, while also rescuing abductees. These operations aim to disrupt the insurgent group's support networks and free those held captive.
The Nigerian Army is rotating more soldiers involved in Operation Hadin Kai, with 174 personnel flown into the theatre and 158 airlifted out in June.
A USCIRF report highlights Fulani militant violence in Nigeria as surpassing Boko Haram and ISIS, primarily targeting Christian farming communities but also some Muslims in widespread attacks.
The Kwara State Police Command has refuted social media claims regarding the arrest of Boko Haram suspects in Ilorin, urging the public to disregard unverified information.
An opinion piece discusses Boko Haram's devastating impact on mathematics education in Oyo, Nigeria, portraying the region as a 'forest of the heartless'.
Nigeria's military is intensifying its counter-terrorism operations with precision airstrikes against terrorists in Borno and has acquired new advanced combat drones to enhance its capabilities.
Communities in the Lake Chad Basin are experiencing increased violence, economic hardship, and weak governance due to the activities of ISWAP and Boko Haram.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Bambatsu and Ngadarma villages in Nigeria's Chibok area, killing six people, including two elderly individuals, and causing the death of a 12-hour-old newborn from suffocation.
The Chadian government has denied allegations that it deliberately targeted civilians during military operations against Boko Haram jihadists on Lake Chad.
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared to have died following air strikes conducted by Chad's military against Boko Haram militants. The incident raises concerns about civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.
Boko Haram terrorists stormed a police camp in Papiri, a rural village in Niger, where over 300 students and staff were previously kidnapped.
Nigeria's government plans to reintegrate over 700 former Boko Haram fighters through a deradicalization program, but communities express skepticism despite authorities' claims it's crucial for ending the insurgency.
As part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts, troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed four Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and arrested several suspects during operations across Borno State.
Boko Haram terrorists have threatened to execute 176 Kwara abductees, mostly women and children, within one week if the Nigerian government fails to meet their demands.
Anxiety over fate of 416 captives as 12 escape from Boko Haram The Guardian Nigeria News
Suspects accused in an alleged coup plot have pleaded not guilty and were subsequently remanded in the custody of the Department of State Services. This development follows ongoing investigations into the alleged plot.
Boko Haram jihadists have carried out a series of attacks in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 to 23 civilians. The incidents mark another wave of violence in the region.
The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned recent Boko Haram attacks on military formations in Borno State, which led to the deaths of several soldiers, and has ordered an audit of military operations.
President Trump announced that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume in Pakistan, with JD Vance expected to lead the American delegation. This development follows previous discussions and comes amidst ongoing tensions, despite Trump's earlier remarks about an Iranian ceasefire violation.
Boko Haram militants killed four soldiers and one resident during an attack in a community in Nigeria's Borno state.
Armed Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a midnight attack on Benishiekh town along the Maiduguri–Damaturu Road in Borno State, Nigeria, reportedly targeting a military base.
Boko Haram insurgents have killed a colonel and six soldiers of the Nigerian Army during a raid on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria.
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has commented on a Nigerian Air Force airstrike on a market in the North-east, cautioning residents against providing support to Boko Haram insurgents.
Nigeria is once again in mourning following the death of Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State alongside other soldiers under his command during…
Boko Haram terrorists have paraded kidnap victims in Borno, Nigeria, in a public display.
Boko Haram terrorists, fleeing cross-border offensives, killed five forest guards in Kwara, Nigeria. The attack occurred amidst sustained pressure from a joint operation by vigilantes from Benin and Niger State targeting terrorist enclaves near Kainji National Park.
A Nigerian court ordered the immediate release of Ali Kolo, a Boko Haram victim, after sentencing him to time already served for concealing information, ending his decade-long detention.
A Brigadier-General is feared to have been killed in recent Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria's Borno state, highlighting the ongoing insurgency in the region.
The Abia State Police Command in Nigeria has debunked reports alleging the arrest of 488 members of the Boko Haram sect in the state.
Four police officers who died defending against a Boko Haram attack in Nganzai, Borno, have been laid to rest by the state command.
Recent jihadist attacks in northeastern Nigeria, primarily by Boko Haram and ISWAP, have resulted in at least 38 deaths, adding to the over 40,000 fatalities since 2009.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, on Monday evening.
Nigerian Army troops have arrested 18 individuals for supplying terrorists’ logistics to Boko Haram, exposing civilian networks supporting insurgency. Read More:…
Vigilant MNJTF troops engaged and repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in the Lake Chad waterways, killing six terrorists and forcing others to withdraw with multiple casualties.
A new report identifies two terror attacks in Nigeria as among the world's deadliest, underscoring a rise in fatalities attributed to Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno State.
The militants, suspected members of Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa Province, were supported by multiple armed drones when they attacked the base in Mallam Fatori in the State of Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the people of Borno and Yobe states to actively participate in the fight against Boko Haram and…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday's suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.
Fighters from Boko Haram and rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria. The post Nigerian troops repel first attack in…
•Armed forces recapture area B/H declared ‘caliphate’ By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The war against insecurity has continued relentlessly as the military claimed successes with hundreds of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters killed in Borno and Yobe states in the last two weeks. But it is not all round success for the military as, in a tit-for-tat scenario, the armed forces also […] The post Military, terrorists in tit-for-tat: Army bases attacked, top officers killed,ISWAP commander ‘eliminated’ appeare...
Witnesses report that Boko Haram has slaughtered wives in Northeast Nigeria.
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists launched a deadly attack on a nomadic settlement in Borno, killing one herder and rustling 1,400 sheep.
Jihadi extremist groups including Boko Haram have targeted Nigerian military camps in intensifying attacks in the last week
According to the report, primary health centres in the affected communities were burned during the raid, while solar-powered vaccine refrigerators and vaccine carriers procured by UNICEF were looted. The post Boko Haram attack kills 56, displaces 17,000 in Niger communities – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Scores of terrorists, soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram overruns military base in Kukawa appeared first on Vanguard News.
Boko Haram terrorists have released a video parading about 300 villagers abducted during a recent attack on Ngoshe community in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/boko-haram-parades-300-abducted-borno-villagers-in-video/
Islamist militants have abducted more than 300 people in Ngoše, Borno state, Nigeria, in what officials believe is retaliation for a Nigerian military operation that killed three Boko Haram commanders.
Survivors of a recent Borno attack in Ngoshe raise alarms about elderly residents and corpses left behind after Boko Haram terrorists abducted hundreds. Read More: https://punchng.com/residents-raise-the-alarm-over-bodies-elderly-left-behind-after-borno-attack/
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack a military base in Ngoshe, Borno State, killing civilians, abducting women, and setting fire to parts of the town. Read More: https://punchng.com/civilians-feared-killed-as-terrorists-burn-down-military-base-in-borno/
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons,…
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.
The Ogun State Government has dismissed rumors of invasion threats by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, assuring residents that security agencies are on high alert and robust measures are in place.
A faction of Boko Haram, Ansaru, has released footage of 46 Nigerians, mostly schoolchildren and their teachers, kidnapped from two communities in Ogbomoso Local Government Area of Oyo State.
A US report identifies Fulani militants as Nigeria's deadliest threat, surpassing Boko Haram and ISIS, primarily targeting Christian farming communities but also some Muslims in widespread attacks.
Nigeria's South-West region remains on alert for terrorist attacks, two weeks after a Boko Haram faction carried out attacks in Oriire LGA.
The Nigerian Army successfully rescued 92 civilians who had been kidnapped by terrorists in Borno State, neutralizing improvised explosive devices and engaging in operations against militants. This rescue operation was part of broader efforts to combat terrorism in the region.
Boko Haram jihadists have reportedly killed 33 fishermen and loggers in an attack in northeastern Nigeria. The victims were targeted by the militant group.
Kabiru Sokoto, a Boko Haram convict serving a life sentence for a 2013 Catholic church bombing near Abuja, has appealed his conviction. Court documents also revealed he earned a degree while incarcerated.
Terrorists, believed to be Boko Haram, attacked a school in a Borno village, Nigeria, leading to the abduction of many students. The incident sparked fears for the safety of the kidnapped pupils.
Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly beheaded five men abducted from Ngoshe in Borno State, Nigeria, releasing a video of the executions after an ultimatum.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) crushed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a night attack on 120 Task Force Battalion Goniri.
Chad has declared a three-day period of national mourning following deadly ambushes by Boko Haram militants that resulted in significant casualties among its soldiers. The attacks underscore ongoing security challenges in the region.
Workers in various countries, including the Philippines and Nigeria, marked Labor Day with protests and calls for higher wages amid economic challenges. Leaders acknowledged the struggles while urging continued effort from the labor force.
Suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists invaded Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday evening.
A lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government and army, challenging the reintegration program for former Boko Haram fighters. The suit argues that many participants are reasonably suspected of having committed terrorism, murder, and other grave offenses.
Nigerian troops neutralized 24 insurgents while repelling Boko Haram attacks in Yobe, though suspected terrorists also killed 19 farmers in Borno State.
A group has reported that twelve individuals, including women and children, have escaped after a recent Boko Haram abduction of 416 residents in Ngoshe, Borno.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI confirmed the killing of approximately 30 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and the destruction of their logistics networks around the Kaniram Island axis in Lake Chad.
An article criticizes "Operation Safe Corridor" in Nigeria, highlighting the country's 19-year struggle against Islamic terrorism, including Boko Haram, ISWAP, Fulani herdsmen, and bandit alliances.
Boko Haram militants have killed four soldiers and one resident in an attack in Borno state, Nigeria.
Several high-ranking military officers have been killed in attacks attributed to the Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgencies in Nigeria.
The Nigerian military has refuted claims that it is arming or recruiting active and repentant Boko Haram fighters. This denial comes amidst public allegations regarding their reintegration program.
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has categorically denied all corruption charges in her UK trial, stating in court that she never asked for, took, or received any bribes and did not abuse her office.
Scores of persons suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group and their sympathisers were feared dead yesterday, following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border market The…
Brig-Gen Braimah: How Boko Haram overran Army base in Borno The Guardian Nigeria News
Babagana Habeeb, a former senatorial candidate in Borno State, Nigeria, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was found guilty of selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists.
A Boko Haram faction has released a video displaying 416 abducted victims from Ngoshe, Borno, with a mediating youth group confirming their health and calling for their rescue.
A Nigerian court has sentenced a victim of Boko Haram to nine years in prison, following a decade of detention.
Jihadists in northeast Nigeria launched an assault on a military base in Borno, resulting in the deaths of a brigadier general and 17 soldiers. This marks the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Five people have been killed in recent jihadist attacks in northeastern Nigeria, a region frequently targeted by groups such as Boko Haram and Iswap, which have caused over 40,000 deaths since 2009.
Chad's embassy reported that suspected Boko Haram jihadists kidnapped seven Chadians in neighboring Niger, resulting in the death of one of the hostages.
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed concern that the Nigerian military is outgunned by Boko Haram insurgents due to inadequate equipment. He called on the President to address the issue.
The Nigerian Army has arrested 18 individuals suspected of supplying logistics to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, urging local communities to report suspicious activities.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) reported that more than 190,150 Nigerians have been killed by bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and armed herdsmen between July 2006 and the present.
Former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai stated that relevant authorities are aware of Boko Haram financiers but have reasons for not publicly disclosing their names.
The Nigerian army successfully repelled an attack by armed Islamists, believed to be Boko Haram or ISWAP members, who were supported by drones during an assault on a base in Malam Fatori, Borno State, killing several militants.
Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a major Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno, killing over 60 insurgents and notorious commanders. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-iswap-commanders-over-60-fighters-in-borno-army/
Ansaru, a breakaway faction of the Boko Haram terrorist group, was linked to several high-profile attacks and kidnappings across the country. The post 2 Ansaru commanders facing terrorism trial trained in Libya, DSS tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a major attack on a military camp in Damboa, Borno. Security forces reportedly thwarted the early morning raid. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-strike-another-military-camp-in-borno/
Discover the reasons behind the surge in Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks on Nigerian military bases, driven by territorial ambitions and political motives. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-bharam-iswap-are-after-military-bases/
Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North-East, 'Operation Hadin Kai', have recaptured Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State from Boko Haram/ISWAP…
The African Union Chief has issued a warning that the militant group Boko Haram continues to pose a significant threat to the stability and security of the African continent.
Nigerian cleric Ahmad Gumi has stated he would support Boko Haram and IPOB if specific conditions are met, sparking controversy.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on a military formation in Goniri, Yobe State.
Insecurity is escalating across Nigeria as Boko Haram and ISWAP declare a caliphate in Borno, claiming responsibility for killings and abductions, while other attacks occur in Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states.
The Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North East 'Operation HADIN KAI', has dismissed the report allegedly published by online media (Sahara Reporters) claiming that over 40 soldiers were killed in multiple Boko Haram attacks in Borno State. The post OPHK troops clarifies report of alleged killing of 40 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.
An unidentified group has claimed responsibility for a massacre in Ngoshe, Borno, where scores were killed and over 300 residents were abducted.
The Boko Haram terrorists carried out the attack on Tuesday evening shortly after residents broke their Ramadan fast The post Nigerian military kill terrorists after attack on Borno base appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria is embarking on an ambitious project to build a 90,000-kilometer fiber optic network to support its rapidly growing technology sector and create jobs, seeking foreign investment and stable partnerships despite ongoing challenges from Boko Haram.
For a region that has been plagued by terror groups ranging from the Mai Taisine riotous sect in the 1980s to Boko Haram insurgents in the 2000s, the emergence of a new Islamist group in the Muslim north of Nigeria has become one too many. Given the name “Lakurawa” by the locals, this new terror […] The post Islamism and jihadi terrorism in Northern Nigeria, By Majeed Dahiru 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/
The Ogun State government in Nigeria has dismissed social media reports alleging planned invasions by Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups, assuring residents of their safety.
Reports indicate that civilians wrongly arrested are being compelled to attend de-radicalisation camps alongside Boko Haram suspects as part of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor program.
US and Iranian officials have reportedly agreed on a memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire extension, but the deal is awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump. The White House confirmed the agreement is under careful review by the President.
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has issued a warning about potential isolated attacks by Boko Haram terrorists and ISWAP fighters during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters states that dislodged Boko Haram fighters are responsible for coordinated attacks on three schools in Oyo State.
Nigerian aviation authorities have announced additional health screening measures and enhanced Ebola surveillance at airports. This move comes amidst global concerns over the spread of the deadly virus, aiming to prevent its entry and protect public health.
Various reports from Nigeria detail incidents of police misconduct, high-profile fraud cases, legal disputes, and government policy decisions. These events collectively highlight ongoing challenges in law enforcement, financial integrity, and public administration across the nation.
Following his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump commented on a range of topics including trade deals, Iran's nuclear program, Taiwan arms sales, and the unlikely release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. He also reflected on the overall dynamic and potential for lifting sanctions related to Iranian oil.
Boko Haram militants have reportedly fled a Chadian offensive launched in the Lake Chad region. Sources indicate the group retreated in response to the military action.
Twelve of the Chibok schoolgirls, abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, have successfully graduated from university, offering renewed hope for women's education in Nigeria.
Boko Haram militants launched a deadly assault on a military base in Chad's Lake Chad region, resulting in the deaths of at least 23 to 24 soldiers. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the area.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued six women and children who were abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Borno State.
An analysis explores how Borno State Governor Zulum is combating the Islamist terror group Boko Haram in North-East Nigeria, the epicenter of the country's prolonged conflict with the group.
Suspected Boko Haram militants launched coordinated assaults on two rural communities in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 20 people and highlighting a persistent security vacuum.
Following a 72-hour ultimatum to the government, Boko Haram launched an attack in Gwoza, Borno, killing 18 people, while 12 captives managed to escape.
Suspected Boko Haram militants, riding motorbikes, attacked two villages in northeast Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people. The incident was confirmed by a local official.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to rescue 416 individuals held captive by Boko Haram in Borno State. This call comes amidst claims by the Federal Government that the terrorist group has been degraded and weakened.
Boko Haram has issued a 72-hour ultimatum for 416 captives in Borno, threatening to scatter them if their ransom demands are not met by the Nigerian government.
Nigeria's federal government is increasing security measures at key airports and prisons in Abuja and Niger State, with agencies collaborating to counter terror threats from groups like ISWAP and Boko Haram.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a coordinated attack in Mussa community, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and one civilian.
The Nigerian government has confirmed a precision, intelligence-led strike targeting Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno, with an investigation currently underway.
Türkiye, through its AFAD agency, has provided 36 tons of humanitarian aid to victims of Boko Haram in Adamawa, Nigeria, to support displaced persons.
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has issued a stern warning to residents, cautioning them against aiding, harboring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.
More than 380 suspected members of extremist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP, who aim to establish an Islamic state in Nigeria, have been convicted in the country.
A man from Borno has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing fuel to Boko Haram, following a mass trial in Abuja that involved over 500 terrorism suspects.
A cleric has voiced strong disapproval over the alleged recruitment of individuals identified as 'repentant terrorists' into the national army.
One of the 500 persons the Federal Government is prosecuting for alleged complicity in terrorism-related offences revealed on Thursday how his right leg was shattered after he attempted to expose…
In Pulka, preliminary investigation revealed that many facilities including road construction Firm (Decency’s) equipment and machines were set ablaze.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion (approximately $2.2 billion) plan to clear Nigeria's power sector debts. The initiative aims to improve electricity reliability, stabilize the energy value chain, and restore investor confidence, following a review of legacy debts accumulated over a decade.
The jihadist group Boko Haram has demanded significant ransoms for six Chadian individuals abducted in Niger last month, after reportedly killing a seventh captive.
Nigerian troops successfully foiled an abduction attempt of 150 civilians by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State on March 30, 2026. The incident occurred when troops escorting civilians along the Buratai–Kamuya axis came under attack.
The Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, has intensified its offensives against key leaders and strongholds of ISWAP and Boko Haram in the North-East, achieving significant gains in the insurgency.
The U.S. military deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria for intelligence-gathering and training as the African country is grappling with a security crisis.
Security experts and Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Oluyede, are addressing the recent resurgence and spike in terror attacks by groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP across Nigeria, discussing reasons and military responses.
Maybe the question to pose is that after two decades of terrorism, why has Nigeria not publicly posed the question of what the problems of combating terrorism are, so that we can collectively search…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated infiltration attempt by ISWAP terrorists at Mallam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno, killing no fewer than 60. The post Troops foil terrorist attack at Mallam Fatori, neutralise over 60 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria suicide bombings in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 others in deadly attacks targeting a hospital and market Monday night.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists during coordinated attacks launched by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province…
By Dele Sobowale Professor Zulum symbolizes the typical Nigerian in power who does “not want to hear the truth”. When he unilaterally granted amnesty to “repentant” 30,000 (or was it 300,000) Boko Haram terrorists, without consultations with the Federal Government, some of us warned him that he was endangering the lives of Nigerians, not only in […] The post National power supply totally derailed appeared first on Vanguard News.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on military positions in Banki and Azir in Borno State.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) killed at least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP members, including a senior commander identified as Abu Yusu, during a failed attack on Goniri community in Yobe.
According to the source, despite having no air support, the Nigerian troops repelled the attack and killed many of the Insurgents. The post Nigerian Army repels attack, as Insurgents kill soldier, civilians in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Scores of terrorists were eliminated in a failed early morning attack on the Baga community of Borno, less than 24 hours after multiple attacks on military formations in Borno and Yobe communities.
Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Scores of terrorists, soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram overruns military base in Kukawa appeared first on Vanguard News.
"During the engagements, a number of terrorists were neutralized. Sadly, a Commanding Officer and some brave soldiers paid the supreme price" The post Army denies report of 40 soldiers killed in…
More than 300 people, including women and children, were abducted by Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria, believed to be an act of revenge for the killing of a Boko Haram commander.
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 – Intel sources appeared first on Vanguard News.
Senator Ali Ndume confirmed that armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP invaded Ngoshe in Borno state, resulting in the killing of an unspecified number of civilians, soldiers, and terrorists, with scores also abducted.
Authorities of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have dismissed what they described as a renewed propaganda campaign by remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), accusing the insurgents of circulating old photographs and recycled media reports to mislead the public about the security situation in the North East. The post Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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.