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Nigerian Army renames Boko Haram war in North-east
According to the statement, the change of name became pertinent following the successes the army has recorded in the region.
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According to the statement, the change of name became pertinent following the successes the army has recorded in the region.
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Nigeria has been battling Boko Haram for over 10 years.
![Immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official webpage of the Nigerian Army]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/01/Fullscreen-capture-172019-82951-AM.bmp_.jpg?fit=734%2C402&ssl=1)
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