boko haram

The Digest: The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is preparing coordinated aerial attacks on military positions in Yobe and Borno. Key Points : ISWAP has acquired about 35 new drones transported via the Lake Chad corridor. The...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have demanded a N423 million ransom for the release of Hassan Miringa, the former Vice-Chairman of Biu Local Government Area in Borno State, and another abductee. In a video released by the militants, the captives appealed to government officials and...

The Digest: Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has claimed he received a secret warning that his name is on a Boko Haram assassination list, alleging the information came from a security source and linking Nigeria's insecurity to foreign interference. Key Points: Sheikh Ahmad...

The Digest: A suspected Boko Haram bomber, Ibrahim Mohammed, captured in Yobe State, has detailed how he was paid N100,000 to plant explosives at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, an attack that killed five and injured 32 on December 24. Key Points: Ibrahim, from Michika, Adamawa...

The Digest: Fayina Akilawus, a former captive of Boko Haram, has detailed her four-year nightmare in a terrorists' camp, revealing how she and other Christians were enslaved for refusing to convert to Islam. Her testimony highlights a brutal regime of forced labor and religious coercion, from...

The Digest: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria’s insecurity as an “industry” and lamented that the fight against Boko Haram has lasted nearly 15 years, longer than the civil war. Rooted in the storm of prolonged conflict, he called for specialized training, intelligence...

The Digest: Former Deputy Speaker Idris Wase has exposed a critical vulnerability in Nigeria’s security architecture, revealing that Boko Haram members and other criminals were once discovered among shortlisted candidates during military and police recruitment exercises. The disclosure, made...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a significant verdict in Nigeria's counter-terrorism efforts, sentencing Hussaini Isma'il, a prominent Boko Haram leader, to 20 years' imprisonment. The conviction, which follows years of legal proceedings and compelling video evidence...

The Digest: A fierce inter-factional war has erupted between Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), leaving over 100 terrorists dead in a series of brutal clashes. According to security analysts, Boko Haram fighters appear to be gaining the upper hand, overrunning...

The Digest: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have struck a significant blow, rescuing 86 kidnapped civilians and destroying a major terrorist camp. The successful operation in the Buratai–Kamuya area of Borno State showcases a renewed tactical push to dismantle insurgent networks and sever their...

The Digest: Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has declared a decisive new phase in counter-terrorism operations, telling troops in Maiduguri they must deliver a final blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP with newly provided combat resources. Key Points: Shaibu addressed Operation HADIN KAI...

The Digest: Former Central Bank Governor Muhammadu Sanusi II has revealed that the Goodluck Jonathan administration abandoned its 2012 fuel subsidy removal plan primarily due to fears that Boko Haram would exploit widespread public protests. Speaking at an Oxford conference, Sanusi stated...

The Digest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has issued an urgent warning about Boko Haram's escalating capabilities, revealing terrorists are now deploying armed drones to attack military positions. During an emergency visit to Mafa following a recent assault, the governor called for...

The Digest: Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched simultaneous assaults on military positions and communities across Borno and Yobe states. The attacks, occurring between midnight and early Thursday, targeted Mafa, Dikwa, Marte, and Ajiri in Borno, as well...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed Nigerian troops in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA, killing the Commanding Officer of the 202 Battalion, five soldiers, and three Civilian JTF members. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred as troops returned from a successful clearance...

The Digest: A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army’s 21 Brigade, six soldiers, two Civilian JTF members, and two vigilantes were killed on Friday when Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops along Kashimri village in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The troops, who were on a...

The Digest: The Defence Headquarters has vowed to neutralize the newly emerged terrorist group “Wulowulo”—a Boko Haram splinter faction now active in Kwara and Nasarawa States. The military insists it will treat all armed groups as terrorists, regardless of their name, following Governor...

The Digest: Former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor has disclosed the profound human cost of Nigeria's long-standing conflict. According to his new book, reported by Leadership, the 12-year war against Boko Haram claimed the lives of at least 2,700 officers and soldiers, a toll he...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied alleging that the late President Muhammadu Buhari had links to Boko Haram, stating his comments at a recent book launch were misrepresented. In a clarification issued by his media aide, Jonathan explained he was illustrating the...