White Man arrested in Sambisa as troops scout Forest

A white man, with nationality not yet disclosed, was arrested inside Sambisa Forest as Nigerian troops cleared Boko Haram insurgents out of their last fortress on Thursday. “The man is under custody and providing positive information”, said a soldier, who just returned to Maiduguri from the liberated forest. The Daily Trust on Sunday quoting the […]

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Boko Haram: Troops begin ‘Operation Crackdown’ in Sambisa Forest

Military chiefs yesterday met in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to reappraise the ongoing anti-insurgency war in Sambisa Forest —believed to be the last stronghold of the Boko Haram insurgents. Yesterday’s meeting was presided over by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Gabriel Abayomi Olanisakin. It was attended by Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. […]

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Nigerian Air Force drone hits Boko Haram’s nest in Sambisa forest

BOKO  HARAM terrorists yesterday suffered massive losses after an Air Force drone hit their base near Sambisa Forest, killing many and destroying equipment, according to the military. Also yesterday, two would-be suicide bombers were stopped by troops from entering Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Explaining how the sect’s members were hit, Director of Public Relations […]

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