There are strong indications that the leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abubakar Shekau, may have died. The Nigerian Military authorities are silent on the matter, but reports quoting independent sources claim that Shekau killed himself after he was overpowered by the rival Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP. Local newspapers and broadcast stations are reporting…
Nigerian Army troops have countered an attack by Boko Haram terrorists on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State. The counter operation was carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI on Tuesday, as the terrorists moved towards Jiddari Polo from Aldawari. The soldiers were assisted in the operation by men of the Nigerian Police Force, as well…
Boko Haram terrorists have attacked Ajiri town in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, with some residents killed. This was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima. The Army spokesman said the insurgents burned nine houses, but he was silent on the actual number of people killed by…
NAF investigates alleged friendly fire The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of an officer and six soldiers in an attack in Mainok, Borno State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, confirmed in a statement that the soldiers were attacked by insurgents. The Army spokesman said five other soldiers who sustained various degrees…
The Nigerian Army has denied claims that terrorists are now in control of Damasak town, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, following an attack on Tuesday night. The Nigerian Army spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, described such reports as pure lies and misinformation. Brigadier General Yerima said troops are in total control of Damasak,…
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly taken over Damasak town, which is the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area in Borno State. Reports say the insurgents burned down schools, shops, residential houses, as well as the Divisional Police Command. The Chairman of Mobbar Local Government Area, Mustapha Bunu Kolo, reportedly confirmed the attack by the terrorist group, which…