Borno
Coverage of Borno in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Zamfara Reaffirms No Talks With Bandits As More Kidnap Victims Rescued in Kwara, Borno
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal reaffirmed his administration's refusal to negotiate with bandits, emphasizing sustained military operations against criminals. Meanwhile, more kidnapping victims were rescued in Kwara and Borno states.
- EXCLUSIVE: 36 students still missing after Borno school attack
36 students remain missing after an attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Borno, as confirmed by Premium Times through interviews and a community-generated register. The attack's details and ongoing search efforts are highlighted in the report.
- Nigeria: Borno School Attack - Councillor Says 35 Students Still Missing
An attack occurred at a school in Borno, Nigeria, while students were preparing for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. A councillor reported that 35 students remain missing following the incident.
- Borno School Attack: Councillor says 35 students still missing
A school attack in Borno occurred as students were preparing for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. A Councillor reported that 35 students are still missing following the incident.
- Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill 27 Terrorists in Borno Tumbus Enclaves
Nigeria's military conducted airstrikes in Borno's Tumbus areas, killing 27 terrorists as part of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai. The Air Component of the operation targeted terrorist enclaves in both Southern and Northern Tumbus.
- Cholera Outbreak: 74 dead, over 7,800 cases strain Borno facilities
A cholera outbreak in Borno has resulted in 74 deaths and over 7,800 cases, straining local facilities. Médecins Sans Frontières reported the outbreak has spread across 14 local government areas and 50 wards, citing data from the Borno State Ministry of Health.
- Insecurity: Fresh calls for state police, By Reuben Abati
Lawmakers, governors, and citizens are advocating for the establishment of state police due to a surge in kidnappings across several Nigerian states, including Oyo, Borno, Kebbi, Katsina, Kwara, Zamfara, and Niger.
- Army frees 360 abductees after clashes with Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno
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.
- Survivors ask why Nigeria bombed busy market in effort to target jihadist group
A Nigerian military airstrike on Jilli market in Borno and Yobe states killed up to 200 civilians, sparking questions about the rationale behind targeting a busy area. Survivors and observers criticize the attack's high civilian toll despite the military's claim of a 'precision airstrike'.