Nigeria: the 42 people kidnapped ten days ago, including 27 children, have been released (Governor of Niger State)
The Nigerian authorities announce the release of a number of schoolgirls who were kidnapped yesterday by armed groups
5 month agoZamfara Abduction: Northern Youths Seek Removal Of National Security Adviser, Monguno. Sahara Reporters According to them, bandits couldn't have attacked the school, located less than 100 metres to a military checkpoint and abduct over 300
Reuters: 8 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack in central Bamako
Local sources in Zamfara say gunmen have abducted over 300 girls from their boarding secondary school earlier this morning in the town of Jangebe. 42 people kidnapped from another school in neighbouring Niger state last week have still not been released
Cameroon: 6 fishermen kidnapped (3 released later) at night 23-24/02 in Katikime ( While passing near Darak, attackers stole a boat (this would mean they traveled back north towards Chadian territory so they'd be from JAS-Bakura)
Military sources who disclosed the incident to SaharaReporters said the insurgents attacked a large convoy of commuters at Garin-Kuturu near Auno in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State at about 1:30 pm
"Nigerian Military is responding to a security incident in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, after insurgents breached the city and fired multiple rockets, killing dozens." HumAngle reports "at least 15 killed" in the Kaleri area
"Nigerian Troops have successfully charged through Marte, killing scores of ISWAP/ Boko Haram Militants who laid siege in that area for some days" Several IEDs were safely detonated by the soldiers. Photos should be expected soon
ISWAP beheaded 5 people near the IDP camp in Damboa on Sunday. "Five dead bodies out of the eight missing IDPs were recovered this morning"
5 month agoNIGERIA: Footage posted by IS shows a recent assault on a Nigerian army position in the Borno region
Yesterday, ISIS claimed multiple attacks (incl a suicide op) targeting Nigerian Army in Borno, allegedly killing & wounding 65. The multifaceted ops in Nigeria highlight its aggressive position in West Africa at large (with Mali & Burkina Faso potentially facing similar escalation)
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an IED and shooting attack targeting Niger army forces in the village of Yawa in the Diffa region of Niger, allegedly inflicting 6 casualties
ISIS has claimed responsibility for clashes with Nigerian army forces on the road linking the towns of Gajiram and Monguno in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing attack targeting Nigerian army forces near the town of Goniri in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, allegedly inflicting 20 casualties
5 month agoISWAP has just claimed an SVBIED attack near Goniri. The statement says 20 soldiers were killed and wounded and 3 vehicles were destroyed. They name the suicide bomber "Abdullah al-Ansari" and it is said to be a part of a bigger attack
7 people were killed and others wounded in a landmine explosion targeting a car carrying members of the Election Commission in Niger
5 month agoNiger: Violence during the 2nd Round of the Presidential Elections (21 February 2021)
5 month agoReleased just now by Amaq - a burning Nigerian Army truck as a result of an attack 2 days ago, probably the Kafa-Gorigi ambush
Four men were abducted yesterday from the IDP camp in Kablewa. Judging by the location, Bakura-JAS fighters should be suspected perpetrators
5 month agoNiger: 07 dead and 03 seriously injured among members of polling stations in the rural commune of Dargol, Gotheye department, Tillaberi region, following the explosion of an IED by bandits
Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills seven people after an engine failure
5 month agoNigeria Air Force confirms fatal loss of King Air 350 Wreckage indicates unique paint scheme of "NAF-201"
A Nigerian military plane, King Air 35, has crashed while approaching Abuja airport runway after reporting an engine failure, according to media reports. It is not yet clear if there are any fatalities
The Algerian army denies the participation of its forces outside the country's borders, specifically in the Sahel countries
5 month agoNigerian military plane crashes on approach to Abuja airport: airport authority
5 month agoThabat Agency reports clashes between fighters from Boko Haram (Shekau) and "Dawlah" (ISWAP) near the Nigerien-Nigerian border. The article mentions 40 ISWAP fighters killed in the village called "Sunawa" (location unknown).
5 month agoGunmen Kill @IAOkowa's Aide, Four Policemen, Cart-Away Rifles. He was killed along Crudas axis by Akintola Road, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State
Mali creates body to open talks with Islamist militants
"Boko Haram reportedly raided Borno central towns of Marte and Dikwa, the same night. Sources said the insurgents pushed back military forces and took over Marte." This AND Dikwa
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