The Nigerian army, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has rescued 1,275 Boko Haram hostages in a joint operation with the Cameroonian army along the Nigerian-Cameroon border. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. The statement noted that they cleared several villages along the border,... Read More

January 18, 2015

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Boko Haram kidnaps at least 60 in deadly Cameroon attack

by Chinwe Okafor Boko Haram Islamist fighters have reportedly kidnapped about 80 people, including children, and killed three others on Sunday in a cross-border attack on villages in northern Cameroon. The kidnappings came as neighbouring Chad deployed troops to support Cameroon’s forces in the area. According to the Army, going by “initial information, around 30... Read More

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December 30, 2014

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Cameroon army attack on Boko Haram is exaggerated – DHQ

by James Sambo Following the reports that the Cameroon Army carried out an attack against Boko Haram along the border it shares with Nigeria, the Defence headquarters has denied the operation of any foreign force in any part of the country. Cameroon’s Information Minister, Issa Tchiroma, disclosed on Monday, December 29, that Cameroon’s army had... Read More

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