Nigeria boko haram news
Here are some recent news updates on Boko Haram in Nigeria:
Recent Attacks:
- On February 18, 2023, Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: Reuters)
- On February 15, 2023, the group attacked a military base in Yobe State, killing at least 5 soldiers and injuring several others. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Military Operations:
- On February 20, 2023, the Nigerian military launched a fresh operation against Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, a known stronghold of the group. (Source: Premium Times)
- On February 17, 2023, the military announced that it had killed over 100 Boko Haram fighters in a recent operation in Borno State. (Source: Vanguard)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- On February 22, 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) warned that the humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad region, where Boko Haram operates, is worsening, with over 2.5 million people in need of assistance. (Source: UNOCHA)
- On February 19, 2023, the Nigerian government announced that it had launched a new initiative to provide food and other assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the conflict. (Source: This Day)
International Cooperation:
- On February 21, 2023, the Nigerian government and the European Union (EU) signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism and security. (Source: EU)
- On February 18, 2023, the United States announced that it would provide additional military aid to Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram. (Source: US Department of Defense)
Other Developments:
- On February 20, 2023, the Nigerian government announced that it had arrested several suspected Boko Haram members in connection with a recent attack on a military base. (Source: Punch)
- On February 15, 2023, the group released a new video showing its leader, Abubakar Shekau, calling for attacks on Nigerian cities. (Source: BBC)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the most recent information.