US to give NSCDC what to fight Boko Haram
The U.S. says it will train and provide technical support to personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance its operations in the counter-terrorism campaign.
NNPC confirms kidnap of oil research team by Boko Haram
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has confirmed the kidnap by Boko Haram militants of 10 members of the University of Maiduguri research team prospecting for oil in northeast Nigeria.
Kidnap of oil exploration workers shows Boko Haram “in a serious cash squeeze
Gunmen believed to be Boko Haram Islamists have kidnapped 10 members of an oil exploration team in northeast Nigeria, colleagues and the state-run oil firm said on Wednesday.
Boko Haram created 54,911 widows, 52, 311 orphans—Shettima
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has said Boko Haram insurgency resulted in 54,911 widows and 52,311 orphans, quoting statistics from World Bank, in partnership with European Union and the Presidency.
Buratai okays special promotion for 6,199 soldiers fighting Boko Haram
THE Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt-General Tukur Buratai, yesterday, approved special promotion of 6,199 soldiers serving in Operation Lafiya Dole.
Breaking: Police arrest Boko Haram Deputy Unit Commander in Abuja.
As the military continue to bombard the Sambisa Forest camps and hideouts of Boko Haram remnants, the terrorists have continued to flee and spread to other parts of the country.
Dismissed Air Force officer among Boko Haram fighters in clash with Police
Kano State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Yusuf, yesterday, disclosed that one of the Boko Haram suspects, who allegedly engaged the Police in a gun battle in Kano, was dismissed from the Nigeria Air Force.
Boko Haram: FG embarks on assessment of liberated communities in Borno
The Federal Government has embarked on an assessment of communities liberated in the counter-insurgency operations in Borno, to facilitate re-constitution of civil authorities in the affected areas.
Buratai blows hot, orders troops to capture Shekau dead or alive within 40 days
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has directed Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maiduguri, to capture Abubakar Shekau, self-styled leader of the Boko Haram sect, “dead or alive”.
Troops intercept 30 family members of Boko Haram terrorists
TROOPS of 120 Task Force Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Tuesday, intercepted 30 fleeing family members of suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Goniri, Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State.
Troops intercept 30 family members of Boko Haram terrorists
TROOPS of 120 Task Force Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Tuesday, intercepted 30 fleeing family members of suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Goniri, Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State.
