Tag: Boko Haram
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…