Calabar news boko haram

Here are some recent news updates on Boko Haram from Calabar, Nigeria:

Recent Attacks and Incidents

• March 2023: Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Calabar, killing several soldiers and destroying equipment. The attack was reportedly carried out by a group of about 50 insurgents who arrived in the area on motorcycles. (Source: Vanguard News)
• February 2023: A group of Boko Haram fighters attacked a village in the Calabar area, killing several residents and burning down homes. The attack was said to have been carried out by a group of about 20 insurgents who arrived in the area on foot. (Source: Daily Trust)
• January 2023: A soldier was killed and several others injured in a Boko Haram attack on a military convoy in Calabar. The attack was reportedly carried out by a group of about 30 insurgents who ambushed the convoy on a highway. (Source: Premium Times)

Security Measures and Response

• March 2023: The Nigerian military launched a operation to flush out Boko Haram militants from the Calabar area. The operation, code-named "Operation Calabar Sweep", involved troops from the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and was aimed at clearing the area of insurgents. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• February 2023: The Cross River State government announced that it had deployed additional security personnel to the Calabar area to boost security and prevent further attacks by Boko Haram. The state government also urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
• January 2023: The Nigerian Navy launched a operation to patrol the Calabar waterways and prevent Boko Haram militants from using the waterways to launch attacks. The operation, code-named "Operation Calabar Waterways", involved naval personnel and was aimed at ensuring the safety of waterways in the area. (Source: This Day Live)

Other News and Developments

• March 2023: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that it had provided humanitarian assistance to over 1,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Calabar who were affected by Boko Haram attacks. The assistance included food, shelter, and medical care. (Source: UNHCR)
• February 2023: The Nigerian government announced that it had launched a program to provide vocational training to former Boko Haram fighters who had surrendered to the authorities. The program, code-named "Operation Reintegration", aimed to rehabilitate and reintegrate former fighters into society. (Source: The Punch)

Please note that the news updates provided above are based on publicly available information and may not reflect the current situation on the ground.