Tag: Borno
Despite killings, security has improved under Buhari – Zulum
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum says state-wide records show that security has improved under the Buhari administration.
A statement on Monday by the state government...
Boko Haram murdered 110 in Borno — United Nations
The United Nations on Sunday said Boko Haram fighters killed at least 110 in Koshobe and other rural communities in Jere Local Government Area...
Boko Haram executes 43 farm workers in Borno
No less than 43 farm workers in rice fields near Maiduguri, Borno State were on Saturday killed and seven injured by Boko Haram fighters,...
No helicopter was shot down in Borno – UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria (UNOCHA) has discredited reports suggesting a UN helicopter was shot down by...
Boko Haram releases five abducted Borno officials
The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) a splinter group from Boko Haram has freed five personnel of Borno State Government who were abducted...
Boko Haram commander surrenders in Borno
A Boko Haram leader has surrendered to Nigerian troops during clearance operations in Borno State, the Defence Headquarters said on Thursday.
Defence spokesman Maj-Gen. John...
Nigerian Army colonel killed by Boko Haram buried
The remains of the late Nigerian Army Col. Dahiru Bako who was killed in an ambush by Boko Haram fighters in Borno State have...
Soldier kills senior officer over frozen salary account
A soldier serving in 2 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade in Bama, Borno State, believed to be suffering from depression, shot and killed...
Boko Haram: Borno governor, others crawled to escape – Aide
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and others who were with him when his convoy was attacked by Boko Haram fighters en route to Baga...
Boko Haram ambushes Borno governor
Boko Haram fighters attacked the convoy of Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum on Wednesday on Baga highway.
A faction of the Islamist group, Islamic...