Latest news on boko haram in nigeria
Here are the latest news updates on Boko Haram in Nigeria:
Recent Attacks:
- On February 21, 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 18, 2023, the group attacked a village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing at least 10 people and burning down several homes. (Source: Premium Times)
- On February 15, 2023, Boko Haram militants attacked a convoy of trucks carrying food and supplies to displaced persons in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Military Operations:
- The Nigerian military has launched a new operation, codenamed "Operation Tura Takaibango", aimed at flushing out Boko Haram militants from their strongholds in the Lake Chad region. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The military has also deployed additional troops to the North-East region to boost its operations against the group. (Source: Daily Trust)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The humanitarian crisis in the North-East region of Nigeria continues to worsen, with over 7 million people in need of assistance. (Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
- The Nigerian government has appealed for international assistance to support its efforts to address the crisis. (Source: AllAfrica)
International Cooperation:
- The Nigerian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Chad to enhance cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- The United States has pledged to continue providing military assistance to Nigeria to help combat the group. (Source: This Day Live)
Other Developments:
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a new military base in the North-East region to boost its operations against Boko Haram. (Source: The Punch)
- The group's leader, Abubakar Shekau, has been reported to be in poor health, which has led to a power struggle within the group. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the most recent developments.