Tag: Boko Haram
Boko Haram/ISWAP targets hit in Operation Hail Storm, many killed
The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has hit Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ hideouts…
Boko Haram commander, four wives capitulate to Nigerian troops
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said a high profile Boko Haram Commander has surrendered, along with his four wives to Nigerian troops.
Merciless Mission: Nigerian troops wipe out many Boko Haram commanders
Few days after Nigeria lost one of its senior military officers, Colonel D.C. Bako, in a Boko Haram ambush, Nigerian…
Tears flow as army buries war commander, Dahiru Bako
Officers of Nigerian Army as well as family members of late war Commander, Col. Dahiru Bako, broke down in tears…
Nigerian Army Colonel Bako dies in Boko Haram ambush
Colonel D.C. Bako, one of the commanders of Operation LAFIYA DOLE of the Nigerian Army in Borno State has died…
Troops eliminate 16 Boko Haram terrorists, 11 arrested
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, have eliminated 16 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
Nigeria records 11,277 violent deaths in one year – Report
No fewer than 11,277 Nigerians have been killed in violent manner in 2019, a report by the Nigerian Watch has…
UN commends Nigeria’s programme for repentant terrorists
The United Nations (UN) has commended the Nigerian Army’s de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and re-integration (DRR) programme for repentant Boko Haram terrorists.
Nigerian military smashes Boko Haram cells in Nasarawa, Kogi states
A recent joint military operation by Nigerian forces has smashed Boko Haram cells in central Nigerian states of Kogi and…
Nasarawa, Kogi clear of Boko Haram terrorists – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai commended the troops of the Nigerian Army for the destruction of DarulSalam/Boko Haram…
Plain Truth: Military force alone can’t solve Boko Haram insurgency
Ambassador Mamman Nuhu , Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission and Head of Mission, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has…
Scores of Boko Haram terrorists dead after Military airstrikes in Borno
By Kazeem Ugbodaga, with Agency Report Scores of Boko Haram terrorists have died after Nigeria’s military airstrikes hit their hideout…
Buratai tasks troops on intelligence driven operations
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to deploy more of…
Primate Ayodele warns against killing Kano musician over blasphemy
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned that killing Kano-based musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, will amount…
Boko Haram leader Shekau trends on Twitter; Read why
Abubakar Shekau, leader of the terrorist group ''Boko Haram'' is currently trending on Twitter and here is why.
Boko Haram terrorists now ‘mere scavengers desperate for food’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari and State Governors on Tuesday ended their meeting on the state of the nation’s security with a…
North-East governors drum support for military against Boko Haram
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called on the Federal Government to deploy more state of the art military hardware…
Retain service chiefs, increase army funds – Umahi tells Buhari
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi on Friday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to retain the current armed force service chiefs against…
Repentant Boko Haram members not absorbed into army: Presidency
Aso Rock has debunked the fake news circulating that the Buhari administration is absorbing repentant Boko Haram terrorists into the…
Boko Haram extends tentacles to Niger State
The Abubakar Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram has released a video featuring members claiming to be from Niger State in…
Capitulating Boko Haram fighters assured of humane deal
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has given assurance that the recently surrendered Boko Haram/Islamic States…
Boko Haram gunmen massacre 18 civilians, gravely injure 11
Boko Haram gunmen have killed no fewer than 18 civilians in a raid on the night of Saturday to Sunday…
Gov Zulum blasts Army over Boko Haram attack
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has lambasted the Nigerian army following an attack on his convoy in Baga on…
JUST IN: Gun-battle as Boko Haram terrorists attack Borno Gov. Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday while on his way to Monguno and…
47 Boko Haram terrorists surrender, reveal crisis in terror groups
Forty seven Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have surrendered to the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad and…
Gov Zulum saddened by execution of aid workers
Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed shock and sadness over the killing in Borno of five aid workers who were killed…
UN shocked, horrified after Boko Haram terrorists executed 5 aid workers
The United Nations said it was utterly shocked and horrified by the gruesome killing of five aid workers by Boko…
5 aid workers executed by Boko Haram, Buhari talks tough
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the execution of five aid workers in Borno State, by issuing a statement condemning it.
Buhari condemns the execution of 5 aid workers by Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent killing of five staff of aid agencies in Borno State, who were kidnapped…
Gov Masari blames APC’s enemies for troubles in North
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state blamed enemies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the attacks by bandits and…