Boko Haram

Nigerian jihadist terrorist organization

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Attacks escalate against Nigerian military as Boko Haram strikes again
military conflicts Mar 10, 2026, 4:37 PM
Attacks escalate against Nigerian military as Boko Haram strikes again
  • Jihadi extremist groups, including Boko Haram, have launched multiple coordinated attacks on Nigerian military camps in the northeast over the past week.
  • At least four military officers and several soldiers have been killed, with substantial military hardware stolen during the assaults.
  • The increasing frequency and coordination of these attacks raise concerns about the Nigerian military's capacity to respond effectively.
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Islamic militants abduct over 300 people in Nigeria's northeastern region
military conflicts Mar 6, 2026, 4:38 PM
Islamic militants abduct over 300 people in Nigeria's northeastern region
  • On Friday, more than 300 individuals were abducted, including women and children, in the town of Ngoshe, Borno state.
  • The attack is thought to be retaliation for recent military operations that killed three Boko Haram commanders.
  • This incident underscores the escalating crisis in Nigeria, where mass kidnappings have become increasingly common.
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Nigeria denies paying ransom to Boko Haram for kidnapped pupils
politics Feb 24, 2026, 7:20 PM
Nigeria denies paying ransom to Boko Haram for kidnapped pupils
  • Nigeria's Information Minister denies allegations of ransom payments to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped pupils.
  • The police chief Kayode Egbetokun resigned amidst ongoing security challenges posed by militant groups.
  • The government maintains that violence in Nigeria is not due to religious bias but is related to terrorism and organized crime.
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Nigerian army kills Boko Haram commander and 10 militants in raid
military conflicts Feb 1, 2026, 3:08 PM
Nigerian army kills Boko Haram commander and 10 militants in raid
  • The Nigerian army reported engaging Boko Haram militants in a night raid that resulted in the deaths of a key commander and ten insurgents.
  • The raid occurred in the Kodunga area of Borno state, with the military recovering weapons, food items, and medical supplies from the insurgents.
  • This operation signifies a strategic shift in the Nigerian military’s approach in combating Boko Haram, moving from reactive to proactive measures.
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25 killed in ambush by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria
military conflicts Jan 31, 2026, 12:35 AM
25 killed in ambush by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria
  • On January 30, 2026, Boko Haram militants ambushed construction workers in Sabon Gari, resulting in at least 25 fatalities.
  • In another attack on the same day, nine soldiers and two civilian task force members were killed during an assault on an army base.
  • The escalating violence highlights the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria's Borno State amid the persistent threat from extremist groups.
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