Nigeria arrests soldiers, police for arms sales to militants
Local media reported that 18 soldiers, 15 police officers and eight civilians were taken into custody
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Boko Haram
At least 20,000 flee insurgency-hit town in northeastern Nigeria
Borno state has seen an increase in assaults by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants
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Militants kill 57 in deadly attacks on northeast Nigeria villages
Witnesses say a deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in Borno State left 57 dead and delayed burials due to military absence.
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Insurgents in Nigeria use TikTok to spread violence
Armed groups in Nigeria exploit TikTok’s popularity to broadcast extremist messages and attract new recruits.
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Militants kill five soldiers in attacks on two Nigerian army bases
The first attack occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday (0000 GMT) when militants, reportedly flying surveillance drones, targeted the 24 Task Force Brigade base in Dikwa district
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Nigerian army kills 8 Boko Haram militants in Borno State
Army thwarts Boko Haram assault in Gwoza, launches deadly counter-operation
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Nigerian army suffers casualties in Boko Haram assault in Yobe
Boko Haram attacked a military base in Yobe, Nigeria, killing four soldiers and damaging equipment during a violent and prolonged firefight.
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Blast kills at least 26 in Nigeria’s northeast, witnesses report
Boko Haram and its splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have been engaged in a violent insurgency against Nigerian security forces for over 15 years
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Boko Haram kills 12 in northeast Nigeria
At least 12 people including two vigilantes were killed by Boko Haram in Gwoza area of Borno State as fears grow over security challenges.
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Landmine blast kills eight in northeast Nigeria
The blast occurred around 11:45 a.m. near Gidan Kaji, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Damboa, in an area known for attacks by the extremist group Boko Haram
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