What is the latest news in nigeria about boko haram

As of my knowledge cutoff in March 2023, here are some of the latest news updates about Boko Haram in Nigeria:

  1. Military Operation in Lake Chad Region: In February 2023, the Nigerian military launched a fresh operation in the Lake Chad region to flush out Boko Haram terrorists. The operation, codenamed "Operation Lake Chad", aims to clear the region of terrorist hideouts and restore peace to the area.
  2. Boko Haram Attacks in Borno State: In January 2023, Boko Haram militants attacked several villages in Borno State, killing at least 30 people and displacing hundreds of others. The attacks occurred in the towns of Gwoza and Askira-Uba.
  3. Release of Kidnapped Schoolgirls: In December 2022, Boko Haram released 21 of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped from Chibok in 2014. The girls were released after negotiations between the Nigerian government and the terrorist group.
  4. New Boko Haram Leader: In November 2022, the Nigerian military announced that it had killed the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, in a battle in the Sambisa Forest. However, in January 2023, reports emerged that a new leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, had taken over the group.
  5. Insurgency Spillover into Niger Republic: In October 2022, Boko Haram militants launched attacks on villages in Niger Republic, killing at least 20 people and displacing hundreds of others. The attacks highlighted the spillover effects of the insurgency into neighboring countries.
  6. Nigerian Military Operations: In September 2022, the Nigerian military launched a new operation, codenamed "Operation Whirl Stroke", to combat Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in the North-Central region.
  7. IDP Camp Attacks: In August 2022, Boko Haram militants attacked several internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Borno State, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.

Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and new developments may have occurred since my knowledge cutoff. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.