Boko Haram militants

Boko Haram frees 21 Chibok girls, raising hope for others

Jihadist group Boko Haram has freed 21 of the more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped more than two years ago, raising hopes for the release of the others, officials said Thursday.

Oct 14, 2016, 03:00 AM IST

Nigerian troops kill 19 Boko Haram militants: Army

The troops killed 19 Boko Haram terrorists including their notorious leader in the area, called Ameer Abubakar Gana, the army said.

Jun 04, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Boko Haram changes tactics for terror attacks in Nigeria

Boko Haram militants have changed tactics to carry out terror activities in Nigeria as security forces stepped up war against terrorism, the country's military authority said.

Jan 31, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Boko Haram kill seven in suicide attack, raid

Boko Haram gunmen have mounted their first attacks since Nigeria`s government declared them "technically" defeated, killing seven people in a raid and suicide bombing, residents told AFP Wednesday.

Jan 06, 2016, 22:04 PM IST

Suicide bomb kills 9 in north Cameroon town: Official

A local official in northern Cameroon says at least nine people were killed and dozens injured when suspected Boko Haram militants carried out a suicide attack on a town bordering Nigeria.

Nov 22, 2015, 02:32 AM IST

Over 200 Boko Haram militants surrender in Nigeria

More than 200 Boko Haram militants on Friday surrendered to Nigerian troops in the state of Borno, a media report said.

Sep 25, 2015, 21:58 PM IST