Nigerian troops

Nigerian troops rescued 1,880 civilians from Boko Haram in one week: Army

Nigerian troops have rescued 1,880 civilians from a Boko Haram redoubt in the restive northeast in the past week and arrested hundreds of insurgents, a military commander has said.

Dec 22, 2016, 02:59 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

Nigerian troops rescue 195 hostages from Boko Haram: Army

Nigerian troops have rescued 195 Boko Haram hostages and killed a number of "terrorists" in raids on villages across the restive northeast, the army said Thursday.

Feb 18, 2016, 23:47 PM IST

Nigerian troops rescue 338 people held by Boko Haram: Army

Nigerian troops have rescued 338 people, mainly women and children, held by Boko Haram Islamists.

Oct 28, 2015, 18:25 PM IST