Militants Claim 'Victories' Over Nigerian Army
In a video message released to the media, Boko Haram claims the military was forced to retreat during an ongoing offensive and are calling on Islamists in other countries to join the fight to create an Islamic state in Nigeria.
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Seeks Help From Afghanistan, Others - Claims Victory Over JTF
Vanguard, 28 May 2013
Two weeks after troops were deployed to flush out terrorists from Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states following declaration of state of emergency in the three states, Boko Haram leader,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Close Associate of Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, Found Dead - Nigerian Military
Premium Times, 29 May 2013
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said a terrorist believed to be a close associate of Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Boko Haram insurgents, has been found dead. Read more »
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Nigeria:
State of Emergency - JTF Closing-in On Boko Haram Leaders
This Day, 29 May 2013
The Nigerian Military Tuesday said it had recorded another success in the ongoing offensive against members of the Boko Haram sect, with a confirmation that a close associate of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Soldiers Nab Top Customs Officer for Allegedly Ferrying Arms for Boko Haram
Premium Times, 28 May 2013
Soldiers have arrested a serving senior official of the Nigeria Customs Service in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital for allegedly assisting Boko Haram insurgents to import arms… Read more »
InFocus
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Nigerian army say it has foiled an attempt by the Boko Haram insurgents to regroup and fight back. Read more »