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Nigeria:
Military Razes Villages As Boko Haram Attacks Escalate
AI London, 14 February 2020
The Nigerian military has burned and forcibly displaced entire villages in response to a recent escalation in attacks by the armed group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Outrage Over Insecurity - Buhari Booed in Borno
Daily Trust, 13 February 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari was yesterday booed by residents of Maiduguri over rising insecurity and killings by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Don't Return to Borno Again, Boko Haram Leader Warns Buhari
Vanguard, 13 February 2020
The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has sent President Muhammadu Buhari a warning, telling him never to return to Borno. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri Hours After Buhari's Visit
Premium Times, 12 February 2020
Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, was thrown into confusion on Wednesday evening as suspected Boko Haram members launched an attack on the city few hours after President… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Police, Not Military, Are Responsible for Internal Security - Army Chief
This Day, 13 February 2020
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has called on Nigerians to stop blaming the military for the insecurity in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Insurgency Dead, but Terrorism Will Be With Us for a Long Time - Army Chief
This Day, 13 February 2020
Nigeria's war against terrorists rages on, 11 years. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the man leading the ground war against Boko Haram and its terror… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Service Chiefs Must Go, Reps Insist
Daily Trust, 10 February 2020
The House of Representatives says it maintains its position that the service chiefs must resign or get sacked over the deteriorating security situation in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Residents Booed Buhari in Maiduguri
Daily Trust, 12 February 2020
President Muhammdu Buhari was booed on Wednesday by residents of Maiduguri during his sympathy visit to the area. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Residents Flee As Troops Battle Boko Haram Insurgents in Maiduguri
Daily Trust, 12 February 2020
Hundreds of civilians fled their homes on Wednesday as troops battled Boko Haram insurgents who launched attack on Jiddari-Polo area, a suburb near Maiduguri, the capital of Borno… Read more »
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Nigeria:
CAN Condemns Maiduguri Killings, Call for Sack of Security Chiefs
This Day, 13 February 2020
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned last Sunday's reported killings of over 30 people at Auno near Maiduguri in Borno State by suspected Boko… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Hits Maiduguri After Buhari's Visit
This Day, 12 February 2020
Few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari's condolence visit to Maiduguri Wednesday over the killing on Sunday of 30 persons on Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway, Boko Haram made a push… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Blames Borno Leaders for Unending Boko Haram Attacks
Premium Times, 13 February 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Maiduguri blamed the leaders of Borno communities for not doing enough in terms of cooperation with the military to end the Boko Haram… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Declare State of Emergency On Security, House Tells Buhari
This Day, 12 February 2020
Determined to find a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the South-east, governors of the five states in the zone on Wednesday resolved to adopt the Community… Read more »
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Nigeria:
You've Disappointed Us, Borno Residents Tell Buhari
Vanguard, 12 February 2020
Some residents, mostly youths who took to the streets disguised as supporters, Wednesday, booed President Muhammadu Buhari's convoy as it drove in and when it was leaving… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram - Protesters Boo Buhari in Maiduguri
Premium Times, 12 February 2020
Protesters on Wednesday booed President Muhammadu Buhari when he travelled to Maiduguri to "sympathise" over recent Boko Haram attacks. Read more »