A commander of one of the Nigerian army’s battalions fighting insurgency in the north-east may have been killed, military sources have told TheCable. The commander, a lieutenant-colonel, was feared killed
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Troops of the Nigerian army’s operation Lafiya Dole have killed 21 insurgents, following an attack in Geidam LGA of Yobe state. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman, disclosed this in a statement

Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, says 18 people died while 21 were injured in the Boko Haram attack in Damasak, Mobbar LGA. The insurgents attacked Damasak with three gun

Troops of operation Lafiya Dole have killed scores of insurgents following an ambush in Chibok, Borno state. Mohammed Yerima, army

There was heavy gunfire in Dikwa, a town in Borno, on Monday, as insurgents attempted to take over the area.

A group known as the Northern Patriots (NP) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for the “improved security” in 19 northern