Tag: Boko Haram
Nigerian troops seize another Boko Haram fuel depot
The Nigeria Army says its troops have discovered and raided yet another Boko Haram fuel dump at Abbaganaram area of…
Amnesty for Boko Haram, as Nigerian military sets up committee
The Nigeria Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that in accordance with a presidential directive, it has inaugurated a national committee…
Boko Haram poisoning water sources in villages- Nigerian Army
Nigerian military said information reaching its Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole indicates that Boko Haram terrorists have now resorted to…
We have killed, captured commanders of Boko Haram, Buhari tells UNGA
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that many commanders of the once dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have been killed or…
Buhari dazzles at UNGA, talks anti-corruption, SDGs, Chibok Girls
President Muhammadu Buhari left an impression at the 70th United States General Assembly in New York by the time he…
7th Brigade deployed to stop Boko Haram infiltration
The Nigerian Armed Forces have renewed commitment to continue the ongoing coordinated assaults on Boko Haram in the northeast until…
Boko Haram attacks Borno village, kills 9, injures 10
The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of nine persons after a suspected Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in…
Boko Haram: APC urges military to step up intelligence gathering
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday urged the military to sustain its gallantry and patriotism and step up intelligence…
200 Boko Haram fighters surrender in Borno
The Nigerian Army said on Friday that 200 suspected Boko Haram terrorists had surrendered after the military overran their territories…
Powerful Nigerians trying to sabotage war against Boko Haram – Nigerian Army
Nigerian Army has warned those it described as “unscrupulous individuals and their cohorts” specifically in Borno State and the North…
Army chief fetes wounded soldiers
In a bid to motivate soldiers and give them a sense of belonging, the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen.…
Boko Haram fighters kill at least 15 in Niger village raid
Reuters – Islamist Boko Haram militants operating out of Nigeria raided a village across the border in southern Niger and…
US sends $45m to support countries fighting Boko Haram
The White House said on Thursday that it would send up to $45 million in defense services, including military training,…
Nigerian troops destroy Boko Haram fuel depot
Troops of 3rd Division of Nigerian Army on Wednesday swooped over and dismantled a Boko Haram fuel dump located at…
Bulama Modu, Boko Haram kingpin and 42 others arrested
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents along Banki axis of Borno State, North East Nigeria, recorded a major…
Buhari felicitates with Muslims
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with all Nigerians of the Islamic faith as they celebrate Eid el-Kabir, a statement said…
UPDATE: Suicide attacks in Borno kill 81
Fresh reports have now indicated that a total of 81 people were killed in Borno State on Sunday, 54 in…
Army promotes 5,000 soldiers fighting Boko Haram
The Nigeria Army has approved the promotion of 5,000 soldiers fighting insurgents in the North-East and others involved in other…
Three explosions rock Maiduguri killing at least eight persons
Three blasts struck the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a military spokesman said on Sunday, a day after a new…
Five killed in suicide bomb attack in Cameroon
Reuters – At least five people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on Sunday in the northern Cameroon town…
Gory sights as soldiers rescue amputated, emaciated victims of Boko Haram insurgency
As the military push to defeat whatever is left of Boko Haram terrorists and as the fight gains successful momentum…
Nigerian troops intercept Boko Haram fighters disguised as IDPs
Nigerian troops have intercepted some members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, on Friday. The members of the terrorist group…
1.4 million children displaced by Boko Haram – UNICEF
Reuters – The number of children forced to flee Boko Haram’s insurgency in Nigeria and neighbouring countries has reached 1.4…
In Niger, US soldiers quietly help build wall against Boko Haram
Despite years of intimidation by the violent extremist group Boko Haram, the people of southeastern Niger’s Diffa region had never…
Children displaced by Boko Haram hits 1.4 m —UNICEF
(Reuters) – The number of children forced to flee Boko Haram’s insurgency in Nigeria and neighbouring countries has reached 1.4…
U.S. soldiers quietly help build wall against Boko Haram
(Reuters) – Despite years of intimidation by the violent extremist group Boko Haram, the people of southeastern Niger’s Diffa region…
Niger increases budget on Boko Haram – govt
Niger increased its 2015 budget by 53.40 billion CFA ($92.16 million) to factor in higher spending on the fight against…
Centre for Crisis Communication lauds Buhari’s dialogue with Boko Haram
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), has expressed satisfaction with the recent pronouncement by President Muhammadu…
Amnesty urges Cameroon to investigate abuses in Boko Haram fight
Reuters – Amnesty International urged Cameroon on Wednesday to investigate the death of 25 prisoners and disappearance of 130 people…
Military will meet deadline to end Boko Haram, Buratai assures
Femi Adi/Kaduna The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai today in Kaduna reiterated the commitment of the military…