Editor's note: Recently, news filtered in that over 400 members of militia groups fighting Boko Haram terrorists in parts of the North East, popularly known as the 'Civilian JTF' have been enlisted into the Nigerian Army. If truly “Nigeria is a multi ethno-religious democratic country founded for the purpose of
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NAF air strikes kill several Boko Haram terrorists in Borno (video)
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Nigerian Air Force, (NAF) announced that it's Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralized several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in air strikes conducted on friday at Talala in Borno State. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibukunle Daramola said in a statement
Absolute victory against Boko Baram terrorists inches away — Buratai assures
•Promoted 5,000 troops for gallantry Godsgift Onyedinefu In the fight against insurgency, the Nigerian Army have achieved great successes against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) with absolute and conclusive victory inches away, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai,said on Wednesday. The COAS gave the assurance while strongly urging troops in the
Boko Haram kills 13 as troops halt fresh attack on IDP camp
Jude Johnson The Boko Haram terrorists have killed 13 people and sacked two villages overnight in the restive town of Konduga in Borno State, North East Nigeria. This was confirmed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, confirmed the attack on Thursday in Maiduguri,
NAF destroys boko haram training camp in malkonory
The Nigerian Air Force announced that its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) Training Camp in Malkonory and also destroyed a BHT vehicle near Tumbun Rego in Northern Borno State. The NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola in a statement on Thursday
AFD @ 10: French devt agency releases special report on Lake Chad region
•Commits €1.5bn for devt projects across Nigeria Senator Iroegbu and Godsgift Onyedifu The French Development Agency (AFD) is set to release a special report on the Boko Haram terrorists' ravaged Lake Chad region as part of activities to mark it's 10 years anniversary in Nigeria. This AFD Country Director, Mr. Pascal Grangereau, announced
Nigerian troops kill 76 Boko Haram terrorists, Chad kills 48 in Borno
Seventy-six Boko Haram terrorists, among others, trying to overrun Nigeria’s military formation in Metele, near Kangarwa in Borno were killed on Wednesday. In what was a double blow to the terrorists on same day, Chadian troops also killed another 48. According to the Nigerian Army Twitter posts, the gallant troops of the
Nigerian Army kills 5 boko haram terrorists in borno, recover weapons
Five boko haram terrorists have been killed during an encounter with troops of Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task while on fighting patrol to Gara village in Northern Borno on Friday. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu disclosed in a statement on saturday. According
Troops defeat Boko haram terrorists after fierce battle in Garshigar
Troops of 145 Battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole defeated Boko Haram insurgents on rampage in Garshigar community of Mobar Local Government Area in Northern Borno after fierce encounter. Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu who disclosed this on a statement on Thursday said the troops where overwhelmed by
Nigerian army kills 7 boko haram terrorists, rescues 73 hostages
The Nigerian Army disclosed that it's troops has killed 7 boko haram terrorists and rescued 73 hostages including women and children in borno state. The Director Army Public Relations, brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu in a statement on Monday said the troops of 26 Task Force Brigade deployed in Sector One of