NAF jets neutralise insurgents in Borno town of Kolloram
The Air Force says the insurgents were neutralised as they assembled for a meeting at their hideout in the town.
The Air Force says the insurgents were neutralised as they assembled for a meeting at their hideout in the town.
The army said 95 per cent of troops would be engaged in security duties during the forthcoming general elections.
The terrorists came on Monday evening in their numbers through the border town of Kanama and began to shoot sporadically.
Other members of the outlawed armed group escaped with various degree of injuries and the troops were able to recover ...
“The army has uncovered the employment of deception by Boko Haram terrorists to win the confidence and support of locals ...
The governor said the local hunters will be given a crash training by the military before their deployment.
The exercise will hold till February 28.
Two soldiers fell while five were,injured as troops neuralise Boko Haram in Baga
The army says it will treat such persons as "terrorists".
The army also recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists.
The army said the plan is in conjunction with the Borno State Government.
The visit comes amid growing attacks by Boko Haram.
The press conference will take place at the headquarters of Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole.
"I commend your sacrifices and urge you not to lose focus."
The groups made an FOI request to the army chief.
New generals were appointed for various segments of the Boko Haram war.
An official says the UK military would sustain existing mutual relations with Nigeria.
Authorities say the officers were moved to reenergise the army and its ongoing operations.
"Others escaped to a nearby bush with gun shot wounds."
The insurgents had on Tuesday ambushed military escort and burnt one passenger vehicle as well as abducted some travellers.
The operation was carried out on Friday, an official explains.
The four children were freed by soldiers.
Eighteen soldiers were also wounded in the triple strikes spread over five days.
The general leading the war against Boko Haram was also redeployed.
A spokesman claims the officers were only "complaining".
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