Tag: Boko Haram fighters
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7000 ISWAP, Boko Haram fighters give selves up for rehabilitation
It was gathered that Major General Christopher Musa, a top commander in the region, mentioned that an onslaught targeting ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters has continued to record significant success. Musa said at least 7,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP members surrendered in the last week during the operations.
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How 219 more Boko Haram fighters, children surrendered in two days – Army
The Nigerian Army says 219 more Boko Haram fighters and children have surrendered to troops in the north-east region of the country. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday said the feat was recorded over the weekend in Borno State. “The current trend of apprehension…
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Borno senator, Ndume kicks against blanket amnesty, pampering of repentant Boko Haram fighters
Senator representing Borno South and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has reaffirmed his stand against blanket amnesty for repentant Boko Haram fighters. A few days ago, the Nigerian Army released a statement, saying the recent offensive operations by troops of Operation Hadin Kai have led Boko Haram and Islamic State…
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JUST IN: Boko Haram fighters kill 24 in communities close to SGF’s hometown
At least 24 persons have been killed by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram Terrorists in Dabna a farming community three kilometres away from Graha the hometown of the Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha. The community is said to have come under attack in the early hours of Wednesday, with insurgents shooting sporadically…