Boko Haram destroyed a Nigerian military base as soldiers fled and only self-defense fighters prevented the insurgents from retaking a northeastern town, residents said Monday. The civilian fighters held Gulak town after soldiers ran away Sunday night until the military sent reinforcements who fought off the extremists, former council chairman James Ularamu told The Associated […]
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· At least 1,600 civilians killed by Boko Haram in last 4 months · More than 3,500 civilians killed by Boko Haram in 2015 · Nigeria yet to investigate military abuses · Almost 400 civilians and dozens of security personnel killed by Boko Haram in Cameroon since January 2014 Despite advances by the military, attacks […]
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· At least 1,600 civilians killed by Boko Haram in last 4 months · More than 3,500 civilians killed by Boko Haram in 2015 · Nigeria yet to investigate military abuses · Almost 400 civilians and dozens of security personnel killed by Boko Haram in Cameroon since January 2014 Despite advances by the military, attacks […]
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An explosion at a market in the north-east state of Borno in Nigeria has killed at least 47 people, officials say. As many as 52 people are believed to have been injured, a military source told Reuters news agency. The blast struck Jebo livestock market in Sabon Gari town in southern Borno at about 13:30 […]
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Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah has blamed the escalation of Boko Haram terrorism on its use to advance sectional, tribal, religious and political interests. Minimah made this known yesterday in his valedictory speech during a pulling out parade in his honour at the Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. He […]
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A detachment of the Nigerian military has stormed the Sambisa Forest in Borno State to dislodge members of the violent sect, Boko Haram, who are believed to have used the forest as their stronghold, from where they unleash their terrorist activities. A confirmation of President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement in a media chat that the Boko […]
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A suspected suicide bomber struck at a filling station in Kano late Friday killing at least six people, police said. Several other people were injured and rushed to undisclosed hospitals. The Kano police declined to disclose the hospitals, saying they do not want to expose the victims to further danger. The attack occurred at Magasiku […]
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Aftermath the heavy defeats inflicted on Boko Haram insurgents in recent weeks, indications have emerged that the group are recruiting auto-mechanic and car wash operators across the country with a view to using their centers as loading bays to plant IEDS’ on vehicles of unsuspecting members of the public to cause havoc. The objective is to hit at some top government […]
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