Nigerian army orders troops to capture Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, within 40 days
The military had several times in the past claimed it killed the terrorist sect's chieftain.
The military had several times in the past claimed it killed the terrorist sect's chieftain.
The suspect was captured just as eight of his colleagues were killed.
“We are handling operations in all the geo-political zones of the country.”
The Presidency says the Buhari administration has substantially transformed Nigeria in two years
Lucky Irabor, a major general, is now MNJTF Commander.
The Army chief said suicide bombing must be stopped once and for all.
The troops also recovered arms and ammunition from the suspects.
The party also commended Nigerians for the prayers and support offered to the military.
The president says Boko Haram’s “Camp Zero” has been taken by troops.
The army and police promise investigation into the shooting.
The troops rescued women and children.
Some Boko Haram members were killed in the process, Mr. Usman said.
Eight others were handed over to the police for further investigations
Outgoing commander of Operation Lafiya Dole praises gallantry of troops.
The Army said it stopped planned suicide bombings.
"Our job is to degrade the terrorists and rescue vulnerable persons forcefully abducted in their hideout."
Nigeria Air Force says it lost a pilot and a fighter jet during one of the operations
The troops recovered items includes gas cylinders, welding machine, pipes and poles.
"The desperate attack was a failed attempt to project an image of strength, it is part of the last struggles ...
According to the military, the troops also arrested five suspected terrorists in another operation in Gudunbali in Baga Local Government ...
Terrorists flee, leaving grinding machine, bicycles, dane guns, etc.
The reported surrender of the terrorists followed a series of such claims in the past one month by the Nigerian ...
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