Boko Haram

Cameroon President Paul Biya's two-month absence abroad has sparked concerns regarding his health and fueled criticisms about a potential power vacuum in the nation. Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary stated that this prolonged stay exacerbates a widespread lack of legitimacy for the leadership. The article also notes challenges facing Cameroon, including Boko Haram insurgencies and economic stagnation.

Boko Haram's increased reliance on Cameroonian commanders is driving attacks in Cameroon and enhancing the group's resilience. The shift strengthens the organization's operational reach in the region.

The SSS arraigned a man for soliciting funds to support ISWAP and Boko Haram. The funds were allegedly collected from the public to finance terrorist activities following a kidnap incident.

An exclusive report reveals that alleged coup plotters against President Tinubu planned to recruit repentant Boko Haram fighters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The article is part of a series detailing the failed coup plot.

HRW criticizes Boko Haram trials in Nigeria as ineffective and flawed, urging prioritization of serious international crimes and credible trials. The organization calls for improved judicial processes to address these crimes effectively.

Boko Haram members were trained to use AI chatbots from the US and China for attacks in northeastern Nigeria, according to a Cambridge study. The training, conducted by external consultants using encrypted tools, was likely facilitated by Islamic State network affiliates in 2023 or 2024.

A Cambridge University report details how former Boko Haram members describe the group's use of artificial intelligence to enhance terror attacks since 2023. Experts suggest other groups may also be employing similar tactics.

Parents of 78 children kidnapped by Boko Haram from two schools in Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State weeks ago are seeking spiritual intervention for their safe return. The abducted children include 42 pupils and students from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School and 36 students from Lassa Government Day Secondary School.

A report reveals that Boko Haram used ChatGPT and other AI tools to plan attacks and build bombs. The report, titled 'God has helped us, and so will AI: How the Terrorist Group Boko Haram Uses Frontier AI', is based on 57 interviews with 27 former Boko Haram members.

Terrorist groups like Boko Haram are using A.I. for tactical advantages in battles, posing a challenge for the A.I. industry. This is evident in Nigeria's Monguno military base where soldiers train amid increased jihadist attacks.

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.