Tag: Boko Haram
Breaking: Tinubu orders deployment of Army Battalion to Kwara after Boko Haram Massacre
The President directed the new military command to spearhead Operation Savannah Shield with the mandate to neutralise the terrorists and…
Final phase of Boko Haram war underway – MNJTF commander
He said the MNJTF had developed a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the challenges posed by Boko Haram and other…
Troops kill Boko Haram suicide bombers, foil attack in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised three suicide bombers and their escorts along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local…
21 Boko Haram fighters killed as soldiers ambush convoy
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully ambushed a Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics convoy in Borno…
How Boko Haram members ended up on Army, Police recruitment lists — Wase
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday shocked lawmakers when he revealed that names of…
Boko Haram slaughters 170 ISWAP fighters in brutal Lake Chad clash
Security and intelligence sources familiar with developments in the area confirmed that the latest confrontation marks a major setback for…
Borno Gov raises alarm over possible sabotage after Boko Haram attack
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised concerns over a possible internal sabotage following a drone attack by Boko Haram…
Terror Alert: ISWAP plots fresh attacks in Ondo, Kogi
The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over plans by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
Troops rescue 23 kidnap victims, nab key terrorists’ collaborators
“Troops also foiled a kidnap attempt along the Chikara–Abaji road, rescuing one victim and evacuating two others with injuries, while…
Boko Haram, ISIS kill more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria – Trump’s Adviser
“People of all religions and all tribes are dying as a result of terrorist acts. It is very unfortunate. We…
Fresh Boko Haram onslaught in Borno leaves many dead
Shock and fury trailed yet another Boko Haram strike on Borno at the weekend, with Darajamal community in Bama LGA…
Boko Haram Massacre: Over 60 civilians, soldiers slain in Borno night raid
The attackers reportedly do not want the community to be resettled, which may have been the reason for the assault.
Ndume cries out over fresh Boko Haram killings
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has expressed deep sorrow over renewed Boko Haram attacks that claimed several lives in two communities…
Terrorism trial: Judge fumes over absence of Al-Barnawi, other suspects from court
The U.S. had, in 2012, placed a $5 million bounty on Al-Barnawi’s head after branding him one of three Nigerian…
Troops achieve major victory against Boko Haram
The statement said: “The operations, including fighting patrols, ambushes, clearance and logistics strangulation operations, stretched from Michika LGA in Adamawa…
Troops gun down 24 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters in Borno, Adamawa
Later that night, troops intercepted and gunned down two insurgents transporting logistics in Kawuri, Konduga Local Government Area, with additional…
Boko Haram loses key strongholds in Nigerian Air Force airstrikes
The operation, carried out under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted Wa Jahode and Loghpere, two major enclaves of the Jama’atu Ahlis…
Boko Haram suffers major setback as 210 fighters surrender
According to Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, MNJTF spokesman, 210 terrorists laid down their arms and surrendered to the troops.
Navy fights back: Boko Haram retreats after bloody two-hour clash at Lake Chad
The daring assault was met with fierce resistance from naval personnel, sparking a prolonged gun battle that lasted over two…
Two soldiers killed in fresh Boko Haram attack on Borno military base
He said the Air Component provided immediate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and offensive fire support. He said the terrorists…
Two soldiers killed as troops repel deadly insurgent ambush in Borno
Tragically, two brave soldiers lost their lives during the operation, a stark reminder of the high cost of Nigeria’s war…
Terrorists in Nigeria turn to TikTok to recruit fighters, spread campaigns
Terrorists in northeastern Nigeria are surging — and using social media to spread the word of their campaigns and recruit…
Senate: What military should do to tackle resurgence of Boko Haram
Monguno said there was the need to return military operations in full force to Borno and Yobe and equip them…
Real identity of Boko Haram Commander in Kwara, Mahmouda revealed
Contrary to recent reports circulating on social and traditional media suggesting the emergence of a new terrorist organization in Kwara…
Police break silence on hundreds of Boko Haram suspects arrested in Lagos
To verify the claims, Hundeyin said surveillance operatives, the Lagos State Police Intelligence Department (SID), and other units were deployed…
Yobe denies Boko Haram eviction claims
“There is no credible intelligence suggesting that Boko Haram has issued any eviction notice to residents of Gujba or any…
U.S. denies USAID involvement with Boko Haram
He challenged anyone with evidence of misappropriation to present it, saying it would be thoroughly investigated in collaboration with Nigerian…
USAID: U.S. Embassy breaks silence on terrorism funding in Nigeria
The U.S. also strongly condemned the atrocities committed by Boko Haram and other extremist groups in Nigeria and across the…
Boko Haram storms ISWAP camps, kills 31 fighters in fierce showdown
By nightfall, the battlefield was littered with casualties. Reports indicate that at least 31 ISWAP fighters were killed, including several…
Gambarya’s allegation is a distraction to cover USAID funding Boko Haram – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Pastor Reno Omokri has said that the Binance allegation by Tigran Gambarya against Nuhu Ribadu and the…