Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says
2 months ago

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says

The Independent  

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Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say
1 month, 1 week ago

Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say

The Hindu  

Government airstrikes targeting rebels in Nigeria’s northwest after an attack on a police division killed several civilians, authorities said Monday. The Nigerian air force did not disclose the number of civilians killed in the Safana area of Katsina state but spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa said in a statement that an investigation was underway to verify the casualties. It was the second …

Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say
1 month, 1 week ago

Several civilians killed in Nigeria by military airstrike targeting rebels, officials say

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Government airstrikes targeting rebels in Nigeria’s northwest after an attack on a police division killed several civilians, authorities said Monday. The Nigerian air force did not disclose the number of civilians killed in the Safana area of Katsina state but spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa said in a statement that an investigation was underway to verify the casualties. It …

22 Nigerian soldiers killed as insurgents counter military assault
2 months ago

22 Nigerian soldiers killed as insurgents counter military assault

Firstpost  

At least 22 soldiers have been killed and several wounded in Nigeria’s northeast after insurgents deployed improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers to ward off attacks by the military, the army spokesperson Edward Buba said At least 22 soldiers have been killed and several wounded in Nigeria’s northeast after insurgents deployed improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers to ward off …

At least 27 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist suicide attack: Army
2 months ago

At least 27 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist suicide attack: Army

The Hindu  

“At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist suicide attack in the northeast,” two army sources said on Sunday. “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left several others seriously injured,” a military officer said, making this one of the deadliest suicide attacks targeting soldiers in recent years. Meanwhile, Eighteen people were killed in a …

27 soldiers killed in Nigeria in jihadist suicide attack
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2 months ago

27 soldiers killed in Nigeria in jihadist suicide attack

Firstpost  

Eighteen people were also killed in a truck accident in south-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, a week after a petrol tanker explosion left at least 98 dead. “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left several others seriously injured,” a military officer said, making this one of the deadliest suicide attacks targeting soldiers in recent years. 18 dead, …

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base
2 months ago

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base

Al Jazeera  

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province. The attackers targeted an army base in the remote Malam-Fatori town in the northeastern Borno state on Friday, with a surviving soldier saying the attack lasted for more than three hours. Reuters news agency, citing security sources …

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says
2 months ago

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers over the past week, the army said Friday, in an operation targeting a decades-long insurgency by Islamic militants in the northeast and attacks by various armed groups in the northwest. Kidnappings have become a common occurrence in Nigeria’s northwest, where dozens of armed groups exploit the region’s limited security …

Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why do civilians often die in Nigerian military strikes that target rebels?

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the years, many of them locals bombed in their villages. The latest misfire was on Saturday when the Nigerian air force bombarded rebels in the conflict-battered northwestern Zamfara State but ended up erroneously killing civilians working with …

Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels

The Hindu  

“A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-battered northwest mistakenly killed a number of civilians working in community security outfits,” authorities and residents said. “The Nigeria Air Force was targeting rebels in the hard-hit Zurmi and Maradun areas of Zamfara state,” Sulaiman Bala Idris, the state governor’s spokesman, said on Sunday. “Regrettably, some members of the Civilian Joint …

Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-battered northwest mistakenly killed a number of civilians working in community security outfits, authorities and residents said. Nigeria’s air force was targeting rebels in the hard-hit Zurmi and Maradun areas of Zamfara state, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the state governor’s spokesman, said on Sunday. “Regrettably, some members of the …

6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists died in a clash in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, the military said Wednesday. The rebels, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, launched a surprise attack on the troops, who resisted and engaged them in a gun battle, Nigerian military spokesperson Edward Buba said in a statement. Borno has been …

Nigeria: At least 10 killed after military jet targeting bandits bomb civilians
3 months ago

Nigeria: At least 10 killed after military jet targeting bandits bomb civilians

CNN  

Reuters — At least 10 people were killed and several wounded when a Nigerian military fighter jet pursuing bandits in two villages mistakenly bombed civilians in the northwestern state of Sokoto on Wednesday, the state governor Ahmed Aliyu said. “The military jets were on their mission to eliminate criminal armed groups terrorizing the state, and mistakenly bombed innocent people of …

At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy
4 months, 1 week ago

At least 7 members of Nigerian security force missing after insurgents ambush convoy

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least seven members of a Nigerian government protection agency are missing after their convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in north-central Nigeria, authorities said. A team of 80 security operatives tasked with protecting the power network were ambushed Monday in Shiroro, Niger state, by about 200 Boko Haram fighters during a patrol mission, Babawale Afolabi, …

At least 40 soldiers are killed in an attack on a military base, Chad's president says
5 months ago

At least 40 soldiers are killed in an attack on a military base, Chad's president says

The Independent  

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Journalists covering Nigeria protests dodge bullets as police arrest nearly 700 people
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Journalists covering Nigeria protests dodge bullets as police arrest nearly 700 people

The Independent  

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Rights group says 13 killed during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis. Hundreds arrested
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rights group says 13 killed during protests over Nigeria's economic crisis. Hundreds arrested

The Independent  

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Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country’s economic crisis, leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said Friday. The military will also intervene if the looting and destruction of public properties witnessed on Thursday continued, Nigeria’s defense chief Gen. Christopher Musa said. Egbetokun, the police chief, said officers “aimed at …

Nigeria: At least 18 killed, 48 others injured as twin bomb blasts rock country's Borno state
9 months ago

Nigeria: At least 18 killed, 48 others injured as twin bomb blasts rock country's Borno state

India TV News  

In a shocking incident, at least 18 people were killed as 48 others sustained injuries in bomb blasts in Nigeria's northeast Borno state, CNN reported, citing the state's emergency services. Borno State Emergency Management Agency Director General Barkindo Muhammad Saidu visited the site of the incidents in Gwoza Town to assess the situation and oversee the emergency response efforts. According …

Soldiers among 11 killed by separatist militants in southeast Nigeria
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Soldiers among 11 killed by separatist militants in southeast Nigeria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Militants enforcing a separatist lockdown …

Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
10 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of hostages, mostly children …

Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
10 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Hundreds of hostages, mostly children and women, who were held captive for months or years by Boko Haram extremists in northeastern Nigeria have been rescued from a forest enclave and handed over to authorities, the army said. The 350 hostages had been held in the Sambisa Forest, a hideout for the extremist group which launched an insurgency …

More than 130 kidnapped Nigerian students released: Government spokesman
1 year ago

More than 130 kidnapped Nigerian students released: Government spokesman

Al Jazeera  

The kidnapping in Kaduna state on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted a national outcry over security. Government spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulaziz told Al Jazeera on Sunday that it “took a lot of backchannel engagement” to release the students abducted on March 7 in Kuriga, a dusty town in Kaduna state – the first …

137 of almost 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria freed after weeks in captivity
1 year ago

137 of almost 300 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria freed after weeks in captivity

LA Times  

At least 137 of nearly 300 Nigerian children abducted more than two weeks ago from their school in the northwestern state of Kaduna were released on Sunday, the West African nation’s military said. The 137 children were rescued in Zamfara state, an enclave notorious for kidnappings, more than 124 miles away from their school, Nigerian military spokesman Maj. Gen. Edward …

Nigerian army rescues 17 students kidnapped in northwest Sokoto
1 year ago

Nigerian army rescues 17 students kidnapped in northwest Sokoto

The Hindu  

Nigeria's army has rescued 17 students and a woman who were kidnapped in a dawn raid by armed men two weeks ago in northwest Sokoto state, the State governor said on march 23. Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto said the Tsangaya students were freed on March 22 following an operation coordinated by the army and the office of the National …

Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants
1 year ago

Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants

The Independent  

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The resurgence of mass kidnappings in Nigeria | Explained
1 year ago

The resurgence of mass kidnappings in Nigeria | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Battling its worst economic crisis in years, Nigeria is also facing serious security challenges amid a resurgence of kidnappings in its troubled northern region. The recent surge in abductions after a brief period of relative calm has refocused international attention on the country’s rapidly deteriorating security situation, bringing back to mind the 2014 abductions when Boko …

Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Kaduna state after it apprehended over 300 school children
1 year ago

Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Kaduna state after it apprehended over 300 school children

India TV News  

Abuja: Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 87 people, including women and children in Kaduna state, residents and police said on Monday. Kidnappings by criminal gangs demanding ransom payments have become an almost daily occurrence in Nigeria, especially in the north, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them. 300 school children abducted last week in Nigeria The case of …

Abuja, Nigeria: Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children say they will kill them all if $622,000 ransom not paid
1 year ago

Abuja, Nigeria: Gunmen who kidnapped 287 school children say they will kill them all if $622,000 ransom not paid

CNN  

Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Gunmen who kidnapped at least 287 school children in Nigeria last Thursday have demanded a ransom of 1 billion naira and threatened to kill all of the students if their demands are not met, a member of the local community told CNN on Wednesday. They said will only last for three weeks or 20 days from …

Nigeria: 280 school students kidnapped in Kaduna
1 year ago

Nigeria: 280 school students kidnapped in Kaduna

Op India  

More than 250 to 280 students were kidnapped from their elementary school in the north-western region of Nigeria early on the morning of 7th March by unknown assailants on motorcycles in one of the biggest mass kidnappings for the second time in a week in the Kaduna state. He declared, “I have received briefing from security chiefs on the two …

More than 280 children abducted in area of Nigeria controlled by Boko Haram breakaway group
1 year ago

More than 280 children abducted in area of Nigeria controlled by Boko Haram breakaway group

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The incident comes days after Islamist extremists abducted at …

At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by extremists in northeastern Nigeria
1 year ago

At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by extremists in northeastern Nigeria

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Islamic extremists have abducted at least 200 people who were out searching for firewood, mostly women and children displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria, the United Nations office in the country said. The victims of the latest attack had left several displacement camps in Borno state’s Gamboru Ngala council area when they were ambushed near the border …

Nigeria: At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by Islamic extremists
1 year ago

Nigeria: At least 200 people, mostly women and children, abducted by Islamic extremists

India TV News  

Abuja : At least 200 people, mostly women and children displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria, were abducted by Islamic extremists while they were searching for firewood near the border with Chad, the United Nations office in Nigeria said late Wednesday. The victims had left several displacement camps to look for firewood in Borno state's Gamboru Ngala council area when …

At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria
1 year, 3 months ago

At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in weekend attacks in north-central Nigeria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gunmen attacked remote villages over …

Extremists kill 37 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria’s hard-hit northeast
1 year, 4 months ago

Extremists kill 37 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria’s hard-hit northeast

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 37 villagers in two different attacks, residents said Wednesday, highlighting once again how deadly islamic extremist rebels have remained in their 14-year insurgency in the hard-hit region. The extremists targeted villagers in Yobe state’s Geidam district on Monday and Tuesday in the first attack in the state in more than …

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 10 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

Associated Press  

Associated Press — Christian Jonathan’s mother was holding the 9-month-old boy in her arms when she was shot dead during an attack on their village in northwestern Nigeria. “They left him on the ground beside his mother’s body,” said Joshua Jonathan, Christian’s father. The growing security crisis presents a huge challenge for Nigeria’s incoming president, Bola Tinubu, who rose to …

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
1 year, 10 months ago

In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They left him on the …

At least 80 people were killed in an attack in northern Nigeria. Police arrested 7 suspects
1 year, 10 months ago

At least 80 people were killed in an attack in northern Nigeria. Police arrested 7 suspects

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from an attack by dozens of gunmen in north central Nigeria’s Plateau state has reached 80, local authorities said Thursday, with survivors still searching for bodies days after the incident. Residents also said security forces only arrived a day after the attack began, echoing criticisms from analysts that security forces are sometimes slow to …

Police: Extremists kill 25 fishermen in northeast Nigeria
2 years ago

Police: Extremists kill 25 fishermen in northeast Nigeria

Associated Press  

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Islamic extremists killed at least 25 fishermen during an attack in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state, the police told The Associated Press on Thursday, The rebels attacked the fishermen in the remote Mukdolo village of Borno where the years-long extremist violence is concentrated, said the local police chief Abdu Umar. Unfortunately, this time, Boko Haram surrounded the place …

Gunmen kidnap 19 worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack
2 years, 3 months ago

Gunmen kidnap 19 worshippers in Nigeria mosque attack

Hindustan Times  

Gunmen abducted 19 Muslim worshippers after attacking a mosque in the restive northwest of Nigeria, police said Sunday. Last month, 15 people were killed and several others wounded in a series of bandit attacks on villages in neighbouring Kaduna state, say the authorities. The attackers stormed the mosque in Maigamji village, in Katsina state, during evening prayers Saturday and carried …

Extremists claim responsibility for Nigerian prison attack
2 years, 8 months ago

Extremists claim responsibility for Nigerian prison attack

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a prison in Nigeria’s capital which freed nearly 900 inmates including 60 of its members. While Nigeria has suffered multiple jailbreaks in recent years, the attack on Tuesday night was the first in the nation’s capital within that period — a development that analysts say points …

Extremists claim responsibility for Nigerian prison attack
2 years, 8 months ago

Extremists claim responsibility for Nigerian prison attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Islamic State group has …

Jihadis attack jail in Nigeria's capital, 600 inmates escape
2 years, 8 months ago

Jihadis attack jail in Nigeria's capital, 600 inmates escape

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 600 inmates escaped …

Nigeria: At least 50 killed in Church attack amid rising Islamist insurgency just a week after abduction of Methodist Church head
2 years, 9 months ago

Nigeria: At least 50 killed in Church attack amid rising Islamist insurgency just a week after abduction of Methodist Church head

Op India  

At least 50 people, including women and children, were massacred during a Sunday Mass gathering at a Church in Ondo state, south-west Nigeria. Nigerian President Buhari said that the country will not give in to ‘evil and wicked people’ and Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu said that the attack on Christians was ‘vile and Satanic attack’. However, in recent times, …

Extremists kill dozens in latest attack in northeast Nigeria
2 years, 10 months ago

Extremists kill dozens in latest attack in northeast Nigeria

Associated Press  

OSOGBO, Nigeria — Dozens of civilians have been killed in northeast Nigeria by Islamic extremist rebels targeting farmers and the local militia group, local authorities told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “The chairman is liaising with the army to find and carry the dead bodies from the bush.” Some of those also killed by the rebels in the latest attack …

‘Bandits’ kill 10 soldiers in attack on Nigerian military facility
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Bandits’ kill 10 soldiers in attack on Nigerian military facility

Al Jazeera  

Over the last decade, groups of armed bandits have kidnapped and killed hundreds of people across northwest Nigeria. At least 10 soldiers have been killed and an unconfirmed number of others wounded after an attack by armed groups locally known as bandits on a military facility in Birnin Gwari in the northwestern state of Kaduna in Nigeria. Over the last …

Islamic State group claims attacks on Nigeria soldiers
3 years, 1 month ago

Islamic State group claims attacks on Nigeria soldiers

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Dozens of Nigerian soldiers were killed and wounded in recent attacks in Nigeria’s insecure northeast region, according to a statement from the Islamic State group, which said its West Africa members carried out the assaults. On Tuesday, IS militants targeted a Nigerian army patrol team with four explosive devices followed by mortar shells launched at a military …

At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria
3 years, 2 months ago

At least 200 dead in bandit attacks in northwest Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

About 200 people were buried following killings of civilians by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Zamfara state with many still unaccounted for. An estimated 200 people were killed and 10,000 displaced in attacks by armed bandits in the northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara following military air raids on their hideouts last week. Farouq called the past week’s attacks in Zamfara state “horrific …

Explosions kill several in northeast Nigeria, witnesses say
3 years, 3 months ago

Explosions kill several in northeast Nigeria, witnesses say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Explosions killed several people Thursday …

Dozens killed and abducted in Nigeria's north
3 years, 5 months ago

Dozens killed and abducted in Nigeria's north

The Hindu  

At least 32 people have been killed in Nigeria’s north after armed groups attacked remote communities in 2 states, authorities said, the latest incident in a spiraling cycle of violence in Africa’s most populous country. Local officials and residents told The Associated Press that the killings and the abduction of 24 persons in Niger and Sokoto states were carried out …

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