Boko Haram militants have launched a new assault in the Lake Chad region, killing Chadian soldiers. The attack comes after a period of relative calm following a successful military operation to dismantle extremist bases in 2020. The insurgency, which has plagued the region for over a decade, continues to threaten the stability of Chad and its neighbors.
Despite persistent fears and security concerns, Nigeria is hastily resettling thousands of people displaced by Boko Haram back to their hometowns. While the government claims this is a necessary step towards normalcy, many displaced individuals, like Abdulhameed Salisu, are left struggling with food shortages and lack of opportunity, questioning the safety and sustainability of the program.
Suspected Boko Haram militants carried out a brutal attack in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 villagers and setting buildings ablaze. The attack, which occurred in the Tarmuwa council area of Yobe state, is one of the deadliest in recent times, highlighting the ongoing security crisis in the region. The Nigerian government has condemned the attack but security analysts remain concerned about the lack of effective security measures.
Suspected Boko Haram militants launched a deadly attack on a market in northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 81 people and setting shops and homes ablaze. The attack in Yobe state is believed to be retaliation for the killing of two suspected Boko Haram fighters by local vigilantes.
A bomb attack on a tea house in Borno State, Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of 19 people and injured dozens more, raising concerns about the resurgence of violence in the region. The attack comes after a series of coordinated suicide bombings earlier this month, highlighting the continued threat posed by Boko Haram.
A Nigerian court convicted 125 Boko Haram militants and financiers on charges related to terrorism, financing terrorism, and supporting the group. The convictions follow a series of mass trials against Boko Haram members and are part of the government’s efforts to combat the insurgency that has plagued the northeast region for over a decade.
A series of coordinated suicide bombings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza on Saturday left 18 people dead and 30 injured, including 19 seriously. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, targeted a wedding celebration, a hospital, and a funeral service. The resurgence of these bombings raises significant concerns about the ongoing security crisis in the region, attributed largely to Boko Haram’s insurgency.
A series of suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria, targeting a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral, left at least 18 people dead and 42 injured. The attacks, carried out by women with explosive devices, are attributed to Boko Haram, though the group has not claimed responsibility. This tragedy highlights the ongoing violence in the region, which has been plagued by Boko Haram’s insurgency for over a decade.
