Troops of the Nigerian Army ‘successfully repelled’ the attack launched on Monday morning, by Boko Haram insurgents in Kareto, Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, spokesperson of the army, had said: “Please be informed that our troops are currently engaged in fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists. The troops have been battling the insurgents since early... Read More

April 18, 2016

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Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram insurgents in ‘fierce battle’

Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently involved in a ‘fierce battle’ with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, spokesperson of the army, revealed this in a statement put out on Monday morning. The specific location of the gun fight between the insurgents and troops of 113 Battalion, is said to be... Read More

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November 28, 2014

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Civilian army: Vigilante group kills 30 #BokoHaram insurgents

by James Sambo The vigilante youth group, popularly called Civilian JTF, has killed no less than thirty suspected members of Boko Haram. The attack occurred on Thursday, 27 November, when the insurgents attacked Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. During the firefight, which lasted for about three hours, five of the Civilian JTF members... Read More

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