Breaking news in nigeria on boko haram

Here are some recent breaking news updates on Boko Haram in Nigeria:

Latest Updates:

  1. Boko Haram Attacks Military Base in Borno State: On February 22, 2023, Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Borno State, killing at least 30 soldiers and wounding many more. The attack occurred in the town of Gwoza, which has been a hotbed of Boko Haram activity in recent years. (Source: BBC News)
  2. Nigerian Military Launches Operation to Flush Out Boko Haram: On February 20, 2023, the Nigerian military launched a new operation aimed at flushing out Boko Haram militants from their strongholds in the northeast. The operation, code-named "Operation Tura Takaibango," involves ground and air troops and is focused on the states of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. (Source: Vanguard News)
  3. Boko Haram Abducts 15 Women and Children in Borno State: On February 18, 2023, Boko Haram militants abducted 15 women and children from a village in Borno State. The victims were taken from the village of Kala Balge, which has been a frequent target of Boko Haram attacks. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Nigeria's President Buhari Vows to Crush Boko Haram: On February 15, 2023, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari vowed to crush Boko Haram, saying that the group's activities would not be tolerated. Buhari made the statement during a visit to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, which has been heavily affected by Boko Haram violence. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Recent Developments:

  1. Boko Haram's Leader Abubakar Shekau Killed: On June 6, 2021, Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram, was killed in a battle with rival Islamist group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Shekau's death marked a significant blow to Boko Haram, which has been responsible for thousands of deaths and displacements in Nigeria and neighboring countries. (Source: BBC News)
  2. Nigeria's Military Launches Operation to Rescue Kidnapped Schoolgirls: On October 17, 2021, the Nigerian military launched an operation to rescue over 300 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants from a school in Jangebe, Zamfara State. The girls were eventually rescued on October 21, 2021. (Source: CNN)
  3. Boko Haram Attacks Nigerian Town, Kills 10: On January 25, 2022, Boko Haram militants attacked the town of Gwoza, Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. The attack occurred during a market day, when many people were out and about. (Source: Vanguard News)

Background:

Boko Haram, whose name translates to "Western education is forbidden," is a militant Islamist group that has been responsible for thousands of deaths and displacements in Nigeria and neighboring countries. The group was founded in 2002 by Mohammed Yusuf, who was killed by Nigerian security forces in 2009. Abubakar Shekau took over as leader of the group and has been responsible for many of its most deadly attacks. Boko Haram's activities have been condemned by governments and human rights organizations around the world.