Boko Haram

‘Jihadist vengeance’ leaves at least 40 dead in Nigeria
A first attack in 18 months was a response to Yobe State farmers’ refusal to pay taxes to militants, locals and police have claimed
Nov 2, 2023 10:08
16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain
Hundreds of Boko Haram militants attacked a military outpost in southern Niger overnight Tuesday, killing 16 soldiers and wounding nine. The defense ministry said dozens of militants were killed in the ensuing combat.
Aug 25, 2021 15:57
At least 20 dead as suspected jihadists attack Chadian soldiers, military says
More than 20 Chadian soldiers have been killed near Lake Chad after suspected jihadists, purportedly belonging to the Boko Haram group, attacked troops stationed in the notoriously volatile region.
Aug 5, 2021 15:37
Protesters blockade Nigerian highway with burning tires over demand for greater security after kidnappers terrorize region
Hundreds of protesters descended on Nigeria’s Abuja Kaduna highway on Monday to demand greater security from the federal government in the wake of kidnappings over the weekend in which 15 people were abducted and three killed.
May 24, 2021 16:42
340+ Nigerian schoolboys freed after abduction claimed by Boko Haram militants – governor
More than 300 schoolboys reported to have been abducted by Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria have been freed after nearly a week in captivity, officials said. The news came after a video emerged showing children begging for release.
Dec 17, 2020 23:10
Video ‘made by Boko Haram’ Islamist fighters claims to show kidnapped Nigerian schoolboys pleading for release
A video reportedly made by Boko Haram fighters has been released. It purports to show some of the 300 Nigerian schoolboys kidnapped by the Islamist militant group last week in the northwest of the country.
Dec 17, 2020 18:30

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