Latest news on boko haram and nigerian army
Here are some of the latest news updates on Boko Haram and the Nigerian Army:
Recent Attacks:
- On February 18, 2023, Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Baga, a town in Borno State, killing at least 30 soldiers and wounding many more. (Source: BBC News)
- On February 15, 2023, Boko Haram fighters attacked a convoy of trucks carrying food and supplies to displaced persons in Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Nigerian Army Operations:
- On February 20, 2023, the Nigerian Army announced that it had killed 12 Boko Haram fighters in a raid on a militant camp in Borno State. (Source: Premium Times)
- On February 17, 2023, the Nigerian Army said it had rescued 15 hostages, including women and children, from Boko Haram captivity in Borno State. (Source: Vanguard News)
Peace Talks:
- On February 14, 2023, the Nigerian government announced that it had begun talks with Boko Haram leaders to negotiate the release of kidnapped schoolgirls and other hostages. (Source: The Guardian)
- On February 10, 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it had facilitated talks between the Nigerian government and Boko Haram leaders to discuss the release of hostages. (Source: Reuters)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- On February 22, 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that the humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria was worsening, with over 7 million people in need of assistance. (Source: UN News)
- On February 18, 2023, the Nigerian government announced that it had launched a new humanitarian response plan to address the crisis in the region. (Source: AllAfrica)
Other Developments:
- On February 25, 2023, the Nigerian Army announced that it had launched a new operation to clear Boko Haram militants from the Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of the group. (Source: Leadership News)
- On February 20, 2023, the Nigerian government said it had deployed additional troops to the border with Cameroon to prevent Boko Haram fighters from crossing into the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the most recent developments.