Boko Haram

Nigeria's Senate has condemned the rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram terrorists, citing it as a controversial counterterrorism strategy. The Senate plans to meet with Tinubu to address worsening insecurity in the country.

The Nigerian Senate has condemned the rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram terrorists and plans to meet with President Tinubu to address worsening insecurity. The policy of rehabilitating terrorists remains a controversial counterterrorism strategy in Nigeria.

A researcher named Vierhout, speaking at a peace summit in Jos, stated that Nigeria's violence is more severe than the narrative focusing on Boko Haram, based on a six-year study of attacks from 2020 to 2025.

A researcher named Mr. Vierhout, citing a six-year study of attacks from 2020 to 2025, stated that Nigeria's violence is more severe than the narrative focusing on Boko Haram. He made these remarks during a peace summit in Jos.

Top Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders have surrendered to Nigerian troops following intensified military operations in the North-East. The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, reported this breakthrough in their counter-terrorism campaign.

Boko Haram abducted students writing the NECO examination at a school in Borno State. The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, Daso Kenneth.

Borno State denied sponsoring former Boko Haram terrorists for enlistment in the Nigerian Army. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Guidance and Counselling Board, Mohammed Jimmeh, dismissed the claim.

Nigeria arrested seven known commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP who were returning from Hajj. The arrests occurred last week, according to an official.

A Boko Haram member was sentenced to death by hanging for charges related to preparatory conduct for terrorist acts, including traveling to an Arab country for arms training. The conviction stems from the 2015 Maiduguri Attacks.

The military rescued 47 Boko Haram captives from Kangarwa village in the Lake Chad region following sustained ground and air offensives. The operation targeted insurgent enclaves in the area.

Police in Kebbi arrested 11 individuals suspected of involvement with Lakurawa terrorists, bandits, and Boko Haram-affiliated groups. The arrests were linked to activities associated with these criminal networks.

The Nigerian Army is rotating soldiers engaged in fighting Boko Haram, withdrawing 174 personnel as part of an initiative to improve troop welfare by easing movement in frontline areas.

A Nigerian court jailed three individuals for links to Boko Haram, including a 55-year-old farmer from Borno State who received a 15-year sentence for concealing information about the group's activities in his community.

A court in Nigeria jailed three individuals for their links to Boko Haram. One of the convicts, a 55-year-old farmer from Borno State, was sentenced to 15 years for concealing information about Boko Haram activities in his community.

Nigerian troops apprehended an ISWAP collaborator and rescued kidnapped victims. The suspect had previously discussed with a Boko Haram commander in a mountainous area before his arrest.

A suspected ISWAP collaborator was arrested in an IDP camp for allegedly attempting to lure Hybrid Forces members into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, Borno State. The arrest is linked to security operations in the region.

More than 360 people abducted by Boko Haram have been rescued in northeastern Nigeria. Survivors described being treated harshly during their captivity.

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in one death and the burning of a school block.

The Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 former Boko Haram fighters into their communities after they completed a rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme. Nearly 10,000 individuals have been rehabilitated under this programme.

Boko Haram terrorists attacked a village in Niger, killing many residents and destroying numerous homes. The assault began early Saturday morning, according to local sources cited by Premium Times.

Five men were jailed for 25 years each for supplying arms to Malam Ahmad, a Boko Haram member based in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Nigerian government arraigned five men for terrorism and attempted supply of smuggled arms to Boko Haram. The weapons, allegedly smuggled from Niger Republic, were intended for a Boko Haram member in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The article highlights the abduction of 42 pupils from schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State by alleged Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. It emphasizes the lack of public awareness and Nigeria's apparent neglect of the incident.

Nigeria’s Borno state is experiencing a cholera outbreak that has killed 74 people and infected over 7,000 since early May, according to Doctors Without Borders. The outbreak is exacerbated by fragile health systems due to Boko Haram’s violence and poor sanitation, with 14% of Nigeria’s population lacking access to safe drinking water.

Armed group kidnaps 39 people during negotiations with parents of a suspected bandit leader in northwestern Nigeria's Magamin Diddi community. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, where armed groups conduct kidnappings and clashes with militants like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province persist.

Parents of 42 abducted Mussa schoolchildren in Borno State, kidnapped by Boko Haram 25 days ago, are urging leaders Tinubu and Zulum to speed up rescue efforts. The children remain in captivity as their parents recount their pain.

Nigeria's army reported that 360 people were freed from a Boko Haram mountain hideout. The hostages were taken from various communities, and kidnappings have become an increasing security issue in Nigeria.

Nigerian forces rescued 360 captives, including women and children, from a Boko Haram mountain hideout in Borno State. The operation targeted a terrorist group known for abductions in the region.

Nigeria's army freed 360 hostages held by Boko Haram in a mountain hideout. The hostages were taken from different communities, and kidnappings are increasingly a security issue in the West African country.

The Nigerian Army freed 360 abductees following clashes with Boko Haram in Borno state. Two infants died due to harsh conditions during their captivity in the Mandara mountains.

Hundreds of captives, including many women and children, were freed from a Boko Haram mountain hideout. The group was abducted in March from an area near Cameroon.

The Nigerian Army claimed to have rescued 360 abducted people from a Boko Haram enclave through an intelligence-led operation, while locals and security sources stated the captives were released by Boko Haram. The report was first published on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state's Mandara mountains. Two infants died during the rescue due to harsh conditions, while the remaining abductees were evacuated for medical care. The operation is described as a major setback for the militant group.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno's Mandara mountains. Two infants died during the rescue, and the operation is described as a setback for the militants. The security crisis in northern Nigeria involves Boko Haram and its IS-affiliated faction, ISWAP, with a recent joint US-Nigeria operation killing 175 ISWAP fighters.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people, including children, who were abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state. The operation took place in the Mandara mountains, a stronghold of the militant group, and two infants died during their captivity.

The Nigerian army freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state, located in northeastern Nigeria.

Hundreds of women and children kidnapped by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria were freed over the weekend. The military stated they conducted an 'intelligence-led rescue operation' to secure their release.

A Nigerian federal court sentenced four men to death for their roles in a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed at least 50 people, including children. The defendants were convicted of terrorism and linked to al-Shabab, while a fifth defendant was acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

A U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom report identifies 30,000 Fulani militants in Nigeria as the deadliest threat, targeting Christian farming communities with violence, kidnappings, and attacks on churches. The report highlights systematic attacks during Christian holidays and notes that Fulani violence exceeds that of groups like Boko Haram. U.S. experts caution that military interventions may worsen instability, emphasizing the need for Nigerian political will to address the crisis.

The Lake Chad Basin is experiencing rising violence and economic hardship due to the influence of ISWAP and Boko Haram. Communities in the region are facing weak governance, exacerbating the situation. The basin's stability is under threat from these extremist groups.