Troops of 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga and 118 Task Force Battalion, sprang an ambush along Daban Masara axis used by Boko Haram terrorists elements to convey logistics on Thursday. At the encounter, one of the suspected wanted Boko Haram terrorists leaders who is serial number 95 on the first Nigerian Army wanted … [Read more...] about Nigerian Army Kills Wanted Boko Haram Leader
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Nigerian Troops Rescued 195 Hostages From Boko Haram In Borno State
The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces yesterday carried out a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists locations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma’asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government Areas of Borno State. The troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists camp, … [Read more...] about Nigerian Troops Rescued 195 Hostages From Boko Haram In Borno State
Cameroonian Troops Handover Boko Haram Members To Nigerian Unit
Nigerian army in a press statement released today commended their Cameroonian troops counterparts for capturing two suspected Boko Haram terrorists and handing them over to the Nigerian unit. The Cameroonian troops also rescued 8 men, 36 women and 68 children that were held captive by the terrorist. Read the press statement below... The cooperation with our neighbors have … [Read more...] about Cameroonian Troops Handover Boko Haram Members To Nigerian Unit
Nigerian Army Alert Citizens On The New Tactics Of Suicide Bombers
Nigerian Army today issued an alert warning on their Facebook page to revealed the new tactics of suicide bombers to the general public. Read the Nigerian Army warning press statement below.. It has come to the notice of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram, in their desperation to cause colossal havoc, have now devised a new method where they dress like mad persons … [Read more...] about Nigerian Army Alert Citizens On The New Tactics Of Suicide Bombers
A Suicide Bomber Strikes Again Near Kano
About 21 people have lost their lives at a Shia Muslim procession in northern Nigeria. This happened when a suicide bomber detonated some fixed bombs wrapped around his waist inn the village of Dakasoye, some 13 miles south of Kano during a march by followers of the Shia Islamic group of Nigeria. One of the group leaders, Muhammad Turi, who was in charge of a group of … [Read more...] about A Suicide Bomber Strikes Again Near Kano
Shortage Of Arms And Fuel Hits Boko Haram
Pandemonium in the camps of Boko Haram as shortage of weapons and fuel hit insurgent. According to women, who were rescued from the terrorists, said the militants began complaining to their captives about lack of guns and ammunition last month, and many were reduced to carrying sticks, while some of their vehicles had either broken down or lacked gasoline. A 45-year-old … [Read more...] about Shortage Of Arms And Fuel Hits Boko Haram
I Will Handover A Nigeria Completely Free Of Terrorist Strongholds – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan pledged Thursday in Abuja that he will do all within his powers to ensure that all Nigerian territory still held by terrorists and insurgents are totally liberated before May 29, 2015. Receiving a delegation of Heads of Customs from the West and Central African Region of the World Customs Organisation led by the Secretary-General of the organisation, … [Read more...] about I Will Handover A Nigeria Completely Free Of Terrorist Strongholds – Jonathan
Army denies report that Boko Haram now in control of Marte in Borno State
The reports by some media outfits claiming thatBoko Haram are now in control of Marte in Borno State are false. The truth is that an attempt by a group of fleeing terrorists who strayed towards the town and engaged in their typical suicide attack was duly repelled by troops. Similarly, the claim by some media organizations that terrorists chased out troops and took over Marte … [Read more...] about Army denies report that Boko Haram now in control of Marte in Borno State
Boko Haram capture Marte town in Borno state
A villager Imamu Habib, narrates how Boko Haram members invaded Marte town in Borno state, Thursday April 23rd, engaged Nigeria troops in a gun battle forcing hundreds of soldiers to flee he said. “The terrorists, numbering over 2,000, appeared from various directions on Thursday and engaged the soldiers in Kirenowa town and adjoining communities in Marte. They fought with … [Read more...] about Boko Haram capture Marte town in Borno state
Update: Military recaptures Gwoza Boko Haram headquaters (photos)
Sequel to the violent and heinous crimes perpetrated by terrorists in North Eastern Nigeria, the Armed Forces of Nigeria was tasked to halt the carnage and restore sanity in that region. This resulted in the deployment of land and air forces. The deployment denied the terrorists the freedom of action they had hitherto enjoyed and they resorted to diversionary tactics known … [Read more...] about Update: Military recaptures Gwoza Boko Haram headquaters (photos)
Troops destroys Gwoza the headquarters of the terrorists
Troops this morning captured Gwoza destroying the Headquarters of the Terrorists self styled Caliphate. Several terrorists died while many are captured. Mopping up of entire Gwoza and her suburbs is ongoing. More details later. GWOZA IS FREE … [Read more...] about Troops destroys Gwoza the headquarters of the terrorists
Troops sack terrorists from Pulka, nabs male suicide bomber
Press statement from Defence Headquarters Troops have yesterday evening taken full control of Pulka in Borno State after a fierce battle with terrorists who have been operating in the town. The town has been serving as one of their major access to the Mandara Mountains and supply route out of the country and link towards Cameroon. Cordon and search has commenced after the air … [Read more...] about Troops sack terrorists from Pulka, nabs male suicide bomber
Terrorist attack on Bama foiled
An attack by a band of terrorists on parts of Bama was this morning quelled after over a score of them died while others fled with wounds. Many more of the attacking terrorists also died as the air force patrol went after the fleeing ones. Pursuit is still ongoing while calm has been restored & troops maintain firm control of Bama town. A Hilux vehicle as well as other … [Read more...] about Terrorist attack on Bama foiled
Pound Boko Haram first and talk to them later -Obasanjo
Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in an interview with with the IBTimes UK has said that Boko Haram has "legitimate grievances" and Nigeria should not rule out talking to the terrorist group – but only after a sustained military campaign. “If Boko Haram is ready to talk, we should talk. But by the time they are ready to talk they will need to be pounded a little … [Read more...] about Pound Boko Haram first and talk to them later -Obasanjo
Air bombardment continues as troops mop more communities
The Nigerian Air Force has continued the bombardment of identified terrorists hideouts in some locations in Yobe and Borno States in furtherance of ongoing campaign against terror. Several sorties are being flown either to give cover to ongoing ground assault by troops or to dislodge any concentration of terrorists as follow up to intelligence reports. Mopping up operations … [Read more...] about Air bombardment continues as troops mop more communities
Nigeria Brings S. African, Foreign Mercenaries Into Boko Haram Fight
ABUJA, NIGERIA —South African and other foreign soldiers in Nigeria are fighting against Boko Haram, engaging in ground combat and flying combat air sorties, Nigerian soldiers told VOA Thursday. The fighting comes as the Nigerian government tries to notch battlefield victories ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections later this month. Nigerian government officials … [Read more...] about Nigeria Brings S. African, Foreign Mercenaries Into Boko Haram Fight
Group Solicits Support For Nigerian Military
An organization under the auspices of Social Welfare Network Initiative and Coalition Partners has pledged its total support to the Nigerian Armed Forces in the current push to stamp out terrorism in Nigeria while urging them (the military) to use the Organized Civil Society Platform which they represent to educate the populace on contentious national issues especially those … [Read more...] about Group Solicits Support For Nigerian Military
80 children rescued from BH camp in Cameroon can’t remember their names
80 children who were freed from Boko haram camp in Northern Cameroon by Cameroonian soldiers in November 2014 cannot remember their names or where they are from and are yet to be united with their families and loved ones.According to Christopher Fomunyoh, a director for the US-based National Democratic Institute, the children range from 5-18 years of age and do not speak … [Read more...] about 80 children rescued from BH camp in Cameroon can’t remember their names
Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to Islamic State
Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State, which rules a self-declared caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria, according to a video posted online Saturday. "We announce our allegiance to the Caliph ... and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity,'' read an English-language translation of the video broadcast in Arabic … [Read more...] about Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to Islamic State
I’ll wipe out Boko Haram, Chadian President vows
Chadian President Idriss Deby on Wednesday vowed to “wipe out” Boko Haram and called on the group’s chief Abubakar Shekau to give himself up, warning that he knew where the militant leader was hiding out. “It is in Abubakar Shekau’s interest to surrender, we know where he is. If he refuses to give himself up, he will suffer the same fate as his comrades,” Deby said at a press … [Read more...] about I’ll wipe out Boko Haram, Chadian President vows
African Leaders team up against insurgency
African Leaders have pledged to collectively utilize all political, military and diplomatic actions to eradicate the Boko Haram menace within the continent. To this end, they have come up with a mechanism for coordinating all their actions to effectively tackle insurgency. These are some of the decisions reached by Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Denis Sassou Ngueso of Republic … [Read more...] about African Leaders team up against insurgency
Deadly Blast rips through a bus in Yobe
A blast ripped through a bus in Potiskum, Yobe state, on Tuesday. The explosion happened at the Tashar Dan-Borno motor park, on the outskirts of the city but rescuers could not immediately determine the number of casualties. "The bus had just loaded with passengers on its way to Kano when a huge explosion happened inside the bus at exactly 11:40 am," a driver's union official … [Read more...] about Deadly Blast rips through a bus in Yobe
Photo: Terrorists disguised as Woman arrested in Baga
The cordon and search in Baga has revealed some terrorists disguising as women. The searches are also yielding more discoveries of arms especially bombs hidden in various locations, especially Baga town. Apart from those captured in the course of fighting, many arrests of terrorists hiding in the town are being made and troops are still busy interrogating the … [Read more...] about Photo: Terrorists disguised as Woman arrested in Baga
Nigerian troops on mission to flush terrorists out of Baga
A large number of terrorists have drowned in the Lake Chad as they fled the heavy bombardment by Nigerian Air force heralding the advance of Nigerian troops on mission to flush them out of Baga. Not even the strategy of mining over 1500 spots with land mines on the routes leading to the town could save the terrorists from the aggressive move of advancing troops. All the land … [Read more...] about Nigerian troops on mission to flush terrorists out of Baga
Chadians capture Dikwa from Boko Haram as Cameroon heads to Bama’
Dikwa has been freed by the Chadians. Next is Mafa then Maiduguri will have a breathing space from its North-Eastern side. However, the people are worried that the Chadians may relax after opening up the road from Maiduguri to Gamboru because their main problem is the cutting off of supplies to their country. As at Wednesday, there were reports that the Cameroonians were … [Read more...] about Chadians capture Dikwa from Boko Haram as Cameroon heads to Bama’
158 kidnapped by Boko Haram reunite with families in Yobe
A total of 158 Women and children abducted by Boko Haram insurgents from Katarko village in Yobe have been reunited with their families in Damaturu, Yobe. The victims were released by the sect members after three weeks of captivity. Alhaji Ahmed Goniri, the state Commissioner for Justice and Chairman of the State Committee on Rehabilitation of Victims of Insurgency, said this … [Read more...] about 158 kidnapped by Boko Haram reunite with families in Yobe
More terrorists die as Nigerian Air Force launches airstrikes in Sambisa & Gwoza
A concerted air campaign by the Nigerian Air Force is ongoing in furtherance of the mission to clear terrorists from all their enclaves. The air strikes which today targeted the training camps and logistics dumps of the terrorists in Sambisa forests and parts of Gwoza have been highly successful as it achieved the aims with required precision. The death of a large number of … [Read more...] about More terrorists die as Nigerian Air Force launches airstrikes in Sambisa & Gwoza
Photos: Nigerian Military kill over 300 Boko Haram members and capture their weapons
Nigerian Military have killed over 300 Boko Haram members and captured Several weapons and equipments in an highly coordinated air and land operations. The Nigerian Military stated this in a press statement they released today. Read below... Mopping up operation of some of the communities where terrorists have been cleared in the course of ongoing air and land operations … [Read more...] about Photos: Nigerian Military kill over 300 Boko Haram members and capture their weapons
Blood-soaked truck symbolizes Boko Haram’s war without borders
A Nigerian armored personnel carrier spattered with blood, riddled with bullets and towed into an army base in northern Cameroon is a potent reminder of Boko Haram's ability to strike across borders in its six-year war for an Islamic state. Islamist militiamen captured the vehicle when they overran Gwoza, a town in northern Nigeria, last year. It still bears the insignia "PMF … [Read more...] about Blood-soaked truck symbolizes Boko Haram’s war without borders
No country alone can fight and defeat Boko Haram – Chad president
"No country alone can fight and defeat Boko Haram. Not a single metre of Cameroon is controlled by Boko Haram" Chadian President Derby says President Derby made the declaration less than 5 minutes ago as he prepared to leave Yaounde Nsimalen airport … [Read more...] about No country alone can fight and defeat Boko Haram – Chad president
Military captures BH members, food stuff and others in Monguno, Borno State
Troops in a Military operation spearheaded by highly coordinated air assaults have completed the mission of clearing terrorists from Monguno and environs. A number of terrorists as well as truck loads of rice, beans and other logistics meant for resupply to the terrorists operating around Baga have been captured in the course of operation. Casualty inflicted and arms recovered … [Read more...] about Military captures BH members, food stuff and others in Monguno, Borno State
Ten Boko Haram members captured by Chadian forces
International investigative journalist Chief Bisong Eta just tweeted this. Ten Boko Haram members has been captured today by Chadian forces. … [Read more...] about Ten Boko Haram members captured by Chadian forces
Boko Haram launch first attack on Chad
Boko Haram militants have launched their first attack in Chad, in a village of Ngouboua, Boko Haram has expanded its attacks against neighboring countries over the past week following threats to punish any nations contributing to the fight against the terror group. … [Read more...] about Boko Haram launch first attack on Chad
Niger Republic approves 750 troops to help fight Boko Haram
Niger's parliament unanimously approved late on Monday the deployment of troops to northern Nigeria as part of a regional offensive against Islamist militant group Boko Haram, which has launched several cross-border attacks in recent days. Niger is joining a new regional force to combat the Nigerian radical Islamic militia. On 6 February, Boko Haram struck across Nigeria’s … [Read more...] about Niger Republic approves 750 troops to help fight Boko Haram
Suicide bomber strikes in Niger border town
NIAMEY, Niger — Witnesses say a suicide bomber detonated explosives near a pepper market in a border town in the West African nation of Niger just hours after the army successfully repulsed an attack by the Nigeria-based extremist group Boko Haram. Kader Lawan, a resident of the town of Diffa, said the bomb attack occurred mid-morning Sunday. No casualty figures were … [Read more...] about Suicide bomber strikes in Niger border town
Boko Haram has up to 6,000 hardcore militants -U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, which is fighting a violent insurgency in northeast Nigeria, has about 4,000-6,000 "hardcore" fighters, U.S. intelligence officials said on Friday. In an assessment of the group, whose five-year uprising has included massacres and kidnappings and spread from Nigeria into neighboring states, the officials said they … [Read more...] about Boko Haram has up to 6,000 hardcore militants -U.S. officials
Boko Haram attacks Niger Republic
Islamic extremists from Nigeria attacked a town inside the neighboring country of Niger on Friday, marking the second foreign country attacked by Boko Haram this week. The attackers were later repelled by forces from Chad and Niger, witnesses said. The incursion comes as Niger and several other African countries are planning to send troops to battle the Islamic extremists, … [Read more...] about Boko Haram attacks Niger Republic
Boko Haram slits civilians throats and burn mosque in Cameroon border town
Cameroon base International investigative journalist, Chief Bisong Etahoben, has tweeted on how Boko Haram is killing civilians by throats slit and burning mosque in Cameroon border town. Chief Bisong also tweet that numbers of the body of those slaughtered by Boko Haram will shock the world after counting. See his tweets below: … [Read more...] about Boko Haram slits civilians throats and burn mosque in Cameroon border town
France lending a helping hand in the fights against Boko Haram
Amid efforts by African countries to coordinate a response to the threats posed by the Boko Haram, French military aircraft are also carrying out surveillance mission to assist countries bordering Nigeria to handle the militants. We recall that the African Union (AU) has authorized a force of 7,500 troops from the affected Countries to fight the sect. Hopefully, it is expected … [Read more...] about France lending a helping hand in the fights against Boko Haram
Nigeria Army repel terrorists attacks in Maiduguri
The Military on Sunday said that it had captured armoured vehicles, artillery guns, ammunitions and many vehicles in overnight battle with terrorists in Borno. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Maj-.Gen. Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information. The statement said that the terrorists, who in their disarray strayed towards Bama, Ngom, Alou, Delwa and … [Read more...] about Nigeria Army repel terrorists attacks in Maiduguri