Senator Iroegbu At least, 11 Boko Haram terrorists were eliminated by the Nigerian troops on Sunday night during a gunfight with Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. An intelligence source told PRNigeria that the terrorists were eliminated while attempting to attack troops of 192 Battalion, from
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Analysis of Nigeria’s Diverse Security Threats
•Nigeria faces an array of security challenges beyond Boko Haram. Distinguishing these threats and understanding their socio-geographic contours is essential for adapting customized solutions. By Mark Duerksen Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is facing “a state of emergency” as a result of ongoing insecurity. This emergency is commonly understood as the threat posed
Boko Haram: NEMA, Humanitarian Partners to Bring Succour to North East Displaced Persons
Mukaila Ola The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has expressed it willingness to collaborate with other humanitarian actors in the North East to bring relief to thousands of displaced households in the region. The protracted Boko Haram crisis in the region has left about two million people displaced with thousands of households
Nigerian Troops Reportedly Flee as Boko Haram Takes Over Military Base in Damasak
Jude Johnson The Nigerian troops have reportedly retreated from their base as the advancing fighters of the Boko Haram Terrorists splinter group-Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), who took over a military base in Damasak town, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, North East Nigeria. Sources claimed that the
Nigerian Troops Neutralise 41 Boko Haram Terrorists, Lost 4 Soldiers in Borno
•Army suffers 4 fatalities as tensions escalate in northeast state Nigerian special forces eliminated 41 Boko Haram fighters in the country’s northeastern Borno state Monday. Mohammed Yerima, a spokesman for the Nigerian Army, said in a statement that an anti-terror operation was carried out in Gulwa and Musuri villages in the Gamboru
Nigerian Military Loses Officer, 3 Soldiers, Obliterate Scores of Terrorists in Lake Chad Region
•Destroys gun trucks, capture arms, ammunition Senator Iroegbu The Nigerian military has confirmed loss of an officer and three soldiers while eliminating scores of insurgents in a deadly encounter with the wlements of Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) counterparts operating along the fringes of the
Boko Haram: Hire Foreign Mercenaries to Fight Insurgents, Lawmakers tell FG
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to consider hiring foreign mercenaries to assist in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency. The development comes about a week after Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, urged the Federal Government to seek support from neighbouring countries in combating the insurgents. Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan had procured
Bandits, Terrorists Killed over 54 Nigerians, Abducted 102 in Week – Report
Godsgift Onyedinefu No fewer that 54 Nigerians have been killed in violent attacks perpetrated by bandits, Boko Haram terrorists and other armed group across the country in the last one week from February 27–March 5, a new report has revealed. Nigeria Security Tracker in it's latest report published Tuesday by John
Boko Haram: Soldiers Desertion Story Emanated from Faulty Internal Correspondent—Nigerian Army
•Denies over 100 soldiers absconded after terrorists attacks on Marte, Dikwa •Says most affected soldiers have rejoined their units and formations Godsgift Onyedinefu The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations that over 100 soldiers absconded after Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa areas of Borno state as false, unfounded and an attempt to
Over 100 Nigerian Soldiers Reportedly Abscond After Boko Haram Attacks on Marte, Dikwa
•The Nigerian Army has declared 12 officers and 86 soldiers missing in the wake of last week’s Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa... By Idowu Isamotu (Abuja), Ahmed Mohammed & Hassan Ibrahim (Bauchi) The Nigerian Army has declared 12 officers and 86 soldiers missing in the wake of last week’s Boko