Tag: Boko Haram
Updated: All 64 Boko Haram inmates escape from Kuje Prison
Earlier the Ministry of Interior confirmed that about 600 inmates escaped from the Kuje Prison following Tuesday night attack by…
How we escaped from Boko Haram camp – Chibok girls
The two rescued girls also revealed that more than 20 missing other Chibok girls are still in Gazuwa camp of…
UN Chief Guterres: Boko Haram clearly losing ground in Nigeria
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the terrorist group known as Boko Haram is now clearly losing ground in Nigeria.
Lawan halts campaign in honour of 50 Borno farmers killed by terrorists
More than 50 farmers were reportedly killed at the outskirts of Kala Balge Local Government Area by terrorists suspected to…
El-Rufai cries out: Boko Haram terrorists have relocated to Kaduna
El-Rufai said the debriefing of the first Abuja-Kaduna train attack revealed that the terrorists were making comments like the Kaduna…
Police confirm 10 dead in terrorists’ attack in Yobe
He said the insurgents moving on motorcycles also torched the staff quarters of a public school in the area.
JUST IN: Boko Haram invades Geidam, kills 10 hotel guests, burns school
“They took us by surprise this time around; they entered in silence without firing shots or using vehicles,” said a…
Rescued women: How we were abducted by Boko Haram, freed by troops
The women were rescued in the ongoing operations by the military against Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa forest and fringes…
Troops overrun more terrorists’ enclaves, shoot 20 dead
Dole said the operations led to the neutralisation of no fewer than 20 terrorists, adding that the ground forces advanced…
Rep. Al-Mustapha says North-East faring better under APC
He expressed optimism that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government would succeed in its bid to tackle the security challenges…
Boko Haram commander Inn Kathir surrenders
Onyeuko said the surrender of Mustapha popularly known as Inn Kathir, who was the Qaid of Garin Ba-Abba, to troops…
US sanctions six Nigerians funding Boko Haram
The U.S, in a statement by Department of States spokesperson Ned Price, listed the individuals as Abdurrahman Ado Musa, Salihu…
Boko Haram: Sen. Lar defends Ali-Modu Sheriff
Sen. Victor Lar, Campaign Director, Ali-Modu Sheriff Campaign Organisation, has debunked allegations that Sen. Ali-Modu Sheriff, has links with the…
Boko Haram linked BDC owners detained for over 11 months, no trial
Wives and family members of the 45 Kano-based BDC operators have now taken their case to the Emir of Kano,…
Gun-battle in Borno: Troops send five Boko Haram terrorists to hell
Nwachukwu added that the troops in conjunction with CJTF were currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing…
Terrorists on the run as troops set camp ablaze, kill many (Photos)
Also, the troops of 109 Strike Force Battalion in Magumeri, Borno State on fighting patrol and night ambush towards Mallumti…
UN Verdict: Nigeria can’t defeat Boko Haram/ISWAP on battlefield
ISWAP's video showing dozens of child fighters training in open fields and being taught in classrooms is a "clear" message…
Army, Boko Haram in fierce gun-battle: Three terrorists shot dead
Nwachukwu said the gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation DOMINANCE I, came in contact with the terrorists…
Over 24,000 terrorists surrendered in seven months – DHQ
Onyeuko said that troops eliminated several high-profile commanders and Amirs (leaders) of the terrorist groups during the period.
Troops kill 1,927 terrorists, bandits, rescue 3,831 captives
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government on Thursday said no fewer than 1,927 terrorists and bandits were neutralised while 3,831…
No Boko Haram attack on SGF Mustapha’s hometown – Police
Online sources had claimed that the people of Dabna and Kwabre Villages in Dugwaba District of Hong Local Government Area…
Niger taking steps to eliminate ISWAP, Boko Haram – SSG Matane
Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), revealed this to newsmen shortly after the screening exercise of the…
Army confirms death of 2 officers, 5 soldiers in battle with Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed the death of two officers and five soldiers during gun-battle with insurgents in Borno…
Boko Haram brutally murders 100 district heads
The massacre was revealed on Thursday at a ceremony in which The Victims Support Fund (VSF), presented starter-packs to 52…
Massive battle: Police rescue soldier, 15 others abducted by Boko Haram
A team of policemen patrolling Maiduguri-Damaturu road, on Monday prevented the abduction of a soldier and 15 travellers by insurgents.
Boko Haram, ISWAP caliphate springs up in Niger state
ISWAP have assured us that they are ‘God sent’ to establish an Islamic caliphate, Matane said
Battle for Northeast: 31 Boko Haram terrorists shot dead, 71 arrested
The Defence Headquarters has said troops of Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated 31 terrorists, arrested 71, and received 1,186 surrendered insurgents…
Boko Haram terrorists suffer heavy losses in Pulka
He said the operation was conducted by troops deployed at 192 Battalion Forward Operations Base (FOB) on Wednesday.
Troops bomb Boko Haram’s hideout in Sambisa, kill 37 terrorists
The Joint troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have bombed Boko Haram's enclave in Sambisa Forest, killing 37 terrorists and…
Nigerian troops send 11 Boko Haram terrorists to hell
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed 11 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa…