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Boko Haram tries to take over military base in northeast Nigeria

Boko Haram fighters battled Nigerian soldiers for about an hour as they tried to take over a military base, in the latest attack against troops in the restive northeast.

Dec 14, 2017, 06:46 AM IST

Nigerian Air Force says kills top Boko Haram militants, leader believed wounded

Nigeria’s Air Force said it had killed some senior Boko Haram militants and believed it had fatally wounded the group`s leader in a raid on the Islamists` northeast heartland.

Aug 23, 2016, 13:39 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