Peace & Security
‘Assailants disorganised, ill-intentioned and drunk’
Foiled ambush of presidential palace in N’Djamena: Foreign minister says assailants did not have war weapons and their attempt was disorganised and ‘probably not a terrorist attack’. The government of […]
Six soldiers, 34 insurgents killed in attack on military base
Security expert says the use of drones by insurgents in Borno State is a clear indication that the combatants are embracing new technologies and advancing their firepower. Six Nigerian soldiers […]
‘The war is not over’
Troops have recorded ‘significant progress’ in the fight against insurgents, ‘neutralising’ 10,937, arresting 12,538 and rescuing 7,063 hostages – but expert warns ‘war is far from won’. The Nigerian military […]
ISWAP attacks escalate in Borno State
Civilians face intensified violence and near-daily attacks as Islamic State West Africa Province fighters try ‘to re-establish their footing as a force to be reckoned with’. The recent surge in […]
Two civilians, security officer killed in insurgent attacks in Borno State
Fightened residents in shock after Islamic State West Africa Province fighters attack small villages in the Damboa and Mafa local government areas. Two civilians have been killed in an attack […]
Insurgents kill six in separate attacks
Displaced persons in the Konduga and Damboa districts of Borno State are pleading with the government to beef up security and provide adequate protection. Two displaced persons have been killed […]
More than 10,000 Nigerians have died in military custody
Amnesty International has documented numerous violations by government forces, including intentional attacks on civilians, indiscriminate killings, extrajudicial executions, torture and rape. More than 10,000 people have died in military custody […]
‘Insurgency in Borno State will end in two years, God willing’
Governor says attacks have dropped by 90% and all that is left is to ‘deal with the remnants’ – the pockets in the Lake Chad region, Sambisa Game Reserve and […]
‘Old, young, men, women and even children – no one is safe anymore’
Escalating violence: Six fishermen killed, military base attacked and displaced persons flee from camp in Maiduguri as insurgent attacks become more brazen and frequent in Borno State. “Old, young, men, […]
Five soldiers die in dawn gun battle in Borno State
Borno State governor says the attack is a painful reminder of the ‘heinous desperation of the adversary to torpedo our modest achievements and cause panic in our communities’. Five Nigerian […]
