Tag: Boko Haram
Nigerian government assures safe return of Abducted girls
The Federal Government on Monday assured Nigerians that everything was being done to ensure that other Chibok School girls abducted…
Boko Haram: FG commends UN for addressing challenges
The Federal Government has commended the efforts and partnership of the UN with Nigeria in addressing the huge humanitarian challenges…
Boko Haram sent me to die for refusing marriage proposals – Suicide bomber
A 14-year old female suspected suicide bomber says Boko Haram leaders choose her to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device in…
Soldiers arrest Boko Haram commander
Troops of Forward Operation Base, Fika on routine patrol arrested a suspected fleeing Boko Haram terrorist, Bala Ibrahim, on Saturday.
Nigerian soldiers smash Boko Haram fish smuggling ring
Troops of 145 and 158 Task Force Battalions, 5 Brigade have smashed a fish smuggling ring perpetrated
Boko Haram strikes again, hits University of Maiduguri
Three suicide bombers attempted early Saturday morning to enter University of Maiduguri, but they were thwarted by security men.
Boko Haram releases new video, threatens to bomb Abuja
Boko Haram has released a new video to deny Nigerian government's claim that only five of its commanders were released…
Northern Elders lauds Buhari for securing the North from Boko Haram
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for securing the northern part of the country from the…
One Chibok schoolgirl rejects freedom
One of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 and who had the opportunity to be released on…
Boko Haram kills 9 Chadian soldiers
At least nine Chadian troops and 40 Boko Haram militants died in clashes near Lake Chad, the Chadian military reported.
82 Chibok schoolgirls regain freedom from Boko Haram
Nigeria has secured the release of 82 more Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants more than three years ago.
NAF neutralises insurgents in N/East
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of Operation “LAFIYA DOLE” says it has neutralised a gathering of insurgents in parts…
Boko Haram suicide car bomber kills 5 Nigerian soldiers, injures 40
A suicide car bomber has attacked a military convoy in northeast Nigeria, killing five soldiers and injuring another 40, security…
Borno Police recovers livestock stolen by insurgents
The Borno Police Command on Thursday said that it had taken custody of 536 livestock suspected to have been stolen…
Group Realizes N54bn To Support Boko Haram Victims
Dr Sunday Ocheche, Executive Director, Victims Support Fund (VSF), says only about N30 billion of the N54 billion pledged to…
Rehabilitation of schools, other infrastructure destroyed by Boko Haram ongoing
The Executive Director, Victims Support Fund (VSF), Dr Sunday Ochoche, has said that rehabilitation of schools and other infrastructure destroyed…
How Nigerian Army defeated Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai said the lessons he learnt from the Bangladesh National Defence while on…
Police arrest run-away Boko Haram member in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi has arrested one Mohammed Nafiu, a Boko Haram member already declared wanted by the military.
Security operatives arrests Boko Haram suspect
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Adamawa has arrested a suspected Boko Haram member, Amos Hassan.
Soldiers kill 6 Boko Haram insurgents, recover arms
Troops of 192 Battalion, 26 Task Force Brigade under Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Tuesday killed six Boko Haram insurgents during a…
Boko Haram’s leader’s wife arrested
An ex-wife of the factional leader of Boko Haram, Mamman Nur has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil…
Troops Rescue 1,623 Captives, Neutralise 21 Terrorists
Troops on clearance operations on Monday at Jarawa village in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno, rescued 1, 623…
Boko Haram terrorists ambush vigilante, kill one, injure 7
One person has been reported dead while seven others are said to be receiving treatment after suspected members of the…
Police arrest Boko Haram recruiter in Senegal
Senegalese police say authorities have arrested a suspected recruiter for the Nigeria-based Boko Haram Islamic extremist group.
DSS busts ISIS-linked Boko Haram ring in Benue, FCT
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it had busted a ring of ISIS-linked Boko Haram members based in Benue…
DSS foils attempt by Boko Haram to bomb US, UK embassies in Abuja
The Department State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspects alleged to have perfected plans to attack the United States and…
Trump to move ahead with Nigeria planes sale
President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing forward with plans to sell up to a dozen aircraft to Nigeria’s air force…
Boko Haram: Niger forces kill 57 members- Defence ministry
Niger security forces killed 57 members of Islamist militant group Boko Haram who attacked a village in the southeastern Diffa…
Buhari’s foreign trips yielding positive results — Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s foreign trips have started yielding positive…
Boko Haram slaughters 8 people in Borno
Eight persons were slaughtered by suspected Boko Haram in a village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital…