Nigeria Army released some graphic pictures of yesterday operation in Biu, Borno State. In that operation, Boko Haram Terrorist were repelled by the Nigeria troops. In the aftermath of the attacks, two Anti Aircraft guns were seized from the terrorist. However operation is ongoing as terrorist were seen fleeing the attacks while 5 terrorists have so far been captured [...]
Julius Malema calls President Goodluck “Irresponsible” over his silence on Baga attack
Commander in Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has launched a blistering attack on Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan over his silence on recent Boko Haram attacks in the town of Baga. Malema was Addressing journalists in Johannesburg, where he described Jonathan as an "irresponsible" leader and urged the South African government to intervene and [...]
The upcoming election is the cause of the increased attacks by Boko Haram
U.S. State Department Spokeswoman Marie Harf said Boko Haram increased attacks in the north recently could be as result of the upcoming election in the country. Marie Harf, urges for the the continuity of the February 14 election irrespective of the violence that have killed thousands of Nigerians in the North, saying that Boko Haram are doing all these to stir up tensions in [...]
Boko Haram launches attack on Biu, routed by Nigerian troops
The Islamic sect, this morning launched an attack on a checkpoint near the Army Barracks in Biu Local Government Area of Borno state. Biu is said to be the second largest council area in Borno state and is about 185 kilometres south of Maiduguri. According to the residents, the militants came through the Garkida-Yimirshika-Biu road and made efforts to invade the military [...]
Baga massacre: Civilian fighters gave up on trying to count all the bodies
The Boko Haram attacks on Baga, recently was said to have be the most deadliest massacre ever of the 5-year-old insurgent which have killed more than 10,000 people. District head Baba Abba Hassan said most victims are children, women and elderly people who could not run fast enough when insurgents drove into Baga, firing rocket-propelled grenades and assault rifles on town [...]
143 Boko Haram fighters killed by Cameroon soldiers
The Cameroon army has killed not less than 143 Boko Haram fighters, the highest number of the Islamist sect to have fallen in single encounter since the group began attacks in the country. The government spokesman, Issa Bakary, made the announcement on Tuesday in Yaoundé. Issa said that the insurgents were killed after they attacked a military camp in Kolofata, in the [...]
Bodies still liters the roads and in bushes days after the massacre in Baga
As terrified residents scattered into bushes in Baga town and surrounding villages, the gunmen unloaded motorcycles from their trucks and chased after them. Some Residents hid under scanty bush, while some decided to wait in their homes but they were later burned alive. By the time the weapons went quiet, local officials reported death tolls ranging from hundreds to as many [...]
Nigerian troops destabilize fresh Boko Haram attack near Mubi
The Islamic sect has again met stiff opposition from Nigerian troops as their attempts to occupy Damaturu, the Yobe state capital was foiled. the Defence Headquarters has said. During the encounter on Saturday, 5 Nigerian soldiers were seriously wounded but they are already being treated in the military medical facility, according to the official statement. According to the [...]
Bomb Explosion hits Maidugri market kills 20, injures 20 other people
Maiduguri (CONSTATIVE) -- An explosion in a market in Nigeria's North Eastern city of Maiduguri killed at least 20 people and injured more than 20 people, a security source and witnesses said on Saturday. According to the public relations officer of the Nigerian Police, Borno State Command, Gideon Jubrin, the incident which occurred at about 12:30pm left the female suicide [...]
Boko Haram fresh attacks in Damaturu
Damaturu again came into heavy attacks on Friday around 6:00pm in the evening leading to residents scrambling for safety. Sporadic gunshots and heavy artillery sounds were heard all over Dmaturu, the Yobe state capital. The intensity of the sounds of the attacks which later spread to the Northern part close to Gujba and Gulani Local Government Areas, made the people to believe [...]