Sentences with phrase «known boko»

As part of the determined efforts to rid the society of all known Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade based on tip off conducted a fighting patrol along Damboa - Njaba - Bale road in Borno State.

«As you know the Boko Haram as a military force has been degraded, they are not holding territory at the moment; our armed forces have been able to dislodge them from practically all territories they were holding in the past.

I know the Boko Haram boys.

Not exact matches

«Most prominent, and most harmful, obviously, has been the rise of international terrorist groups such as Daesh [ISIS, also known as ISIL], al - Qaida, al - Shabaab, Boko Haram.

We didn't know what was going on, but the Cameroonian troops suddenly appeared and began to ask us for Boko Haram terrorists.

Advocates of beleaguered Christians in northern Nigeria have long argued that members of Boko Haram — known for attacking churches and other targets — should be considered terrorists.

Nigeria has informed the UN General Assembly in New York that the Boko Haram terrorists no longer hold any territory in the country.

A splinter Boko Haram group, known as the Islamic State in West Africa is alleged to have seized some towns in Borno and Yobe states, providing protection to Muslim residents...

Since no one knows what influenced the «Father Christmas» gesture of Boko Haram leaders in releasing the girls which even took a section of the military by surprise, it is purely exceptional intelligence operations.

Today, Boko Haram insurgents no longer hold any territory in Nigeria,» he said.

SERAP's Executive Director, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, in a letter, which read in part, said: «SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek explanations from you, as former President and Commander - in - Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight Boko Haram.

Isa Muazu, who has not eaten for 90 days and can no longer stand or see, feared he was going to be targeted by Islamic terror group Boko Haram if he was returned home, but the Home Office ignored concerns around his health and forcibly removed this morning.

Presidebt Jonathan should send Asari dokubo to go and fish out the boko harma leader, because they all know each orders as a terrible terrorist of our nation nigeria.

'' That explains why troops remained largely static and were unable to effectively deploy to completely rout the Boko Haram terrorists in all their known enclaves.

I have always known that this fulani herdsmen are boko haram in disguise, terrorist posing as herdsmen.

«We are safe to say that Boko Haram can no longer launch organised attacks in Nigeria because of the effective counter-insurgency operations embarked upon by the military against the insurgents.

They don't want Nigerians to know that during your tenure as NSA to President Goodluck Jonathan, the brave Nigerian troops, successfully liberated and recovered over two dozens big towns from Boko Haram.

Clearly, my status as a Nigerian journalist who has reported extensively, painstakingly and consistently on the Boko Haram menace in the country since 2006 is an open book known to Nigerians and the international community.

Mr. Usman, who made this known in a statement, said the troops stormed the Boko Haram terrorists» hideouts around villages called Dissa and Patawe in Borno State.

Police said they did not know who was behind the attack, but IMN organisers blamed the Sunni militant group Boko Haram.

The letter dated 8 January 2016 and signed by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni reads in part: «SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek explanations from you, as former President and Commander - in - Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight Boko Haram.»

They also raised concerns about the condition of the 24 girls that have regained their freedom from the Boko Haram terrorists, and sought to know how they are being treated.

Ahmad Salkida, a journalist known to have access to Boko Haram's leadership has admitted his only regret in reporting the insurgency is that he turned down...

Meanwhile, as part of efforts of the Nigerian Army to rid Benue State of criminal elements, on Friday 27 April 2018, combined troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade, Nigeria Police and the Department of State Security Services in Makurdi arrested a key Boko Haram suspect known as Aminu Yaminu nicknamed Tashaku who is believed to have masterminded most of the recent attacks in Benue State.

Nigerians need to know the level of success that has been recorded against Boko Haram, and the security situation in the North - east, as well as the amount of public funds that have been invested to combat terrorism.»

Deputy Governor Durkwa, in a chat with newsmen at the weekend, said it was necessary for Nigerians to know the extent of Shettima's support for successive heads of security agencies in Borno State as part of the State Government's devotion to the fight against Boko Haram.

His words: «I know that majority of Nigerians within and outside Borno State deeply appreciate the sincere efforts of Governor Kashim Shettima in fighting the Boko Haram, supporting internally displaced persons and rebuilding command resettling IDPs.

The local security volunteer group, known as Civilian JTF in Konduga local government Area of Borno State claimed that it had arrested a notorious Boko Haram Kingpin, named Bashir who had been acting as Abubakar Shekau in some videos on the social media.

Boko Haram Suspect arrested for Sneaking into IDPs camp In continuation of battle to clear out of Boko Haram remnants from the North East, the local security volunteer group, known as Civilian JTF in Konduga local government Area of Borno State yesterday claimed that it had arrested a notorious Boko Haram Kingpin, named Bashir.

For instance, a journalist observed that even though many doubted the sincerity of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki when he sought and obtained approval for postponement of 2015 general election to enable the military to degrade Boko Haram and ensure maximum security of voters, all known terrorists» camps were destroyed before the emergence of new government on May 29; Sambisa Forest was stormed by «Special «M» forces» and about 300 kidnapped women and children were freed; 22 terrorist occupied towns in three states were recovered; and Boko Haram could not disrupt the elections.

Former Minister of Education, and convener of the «Bring Back Our Girls» BBOG, Professor Oby Ezekwensili has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ask the Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima to make public what he knows on the Boko Haram saga.

Few years back, the Nigeria police due to the archaic policing standards foisted on Nigeria one of the most devastating threats to national security and indeed the corporate existence of Nigeria known as boko haram terrorism.

While noting that the Chibok Girls debacle was symbolic in the sense that there are quite a number of missing persons that the authorities do not know about, the minister added that military operations alone can not deal with the issue of Boko Haram but will entail multi-sectorial and multi-lateral approach.

«But again, there are elements of these Boko Haram that are scattered all over the North East and if you know their characteristics, you will know they operate in small cells.

President of the United Church of Christ in Nigeria, also known as HEKAN, Reverend Amos Kiri, on Sunday, asked the All Progressives Congress - led Federal Government to dislodge murderous Fulani herdsmen the way it dislodged Boko Haram insurgents.

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Boko Haram terrorists have been degraded to the extent that the group can no longer seize and hold on to any territory in the country.

President of the media forum of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, better known as Shiites, Ibrahim Musa has faulted the comparison made by former America's Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell on the Shia Islamic movement and the dreaded Boko Haram sect.

In his response Da Buba, said: «The success of the Nigerian Army over Boko Haram did not come as a surprise because I know that the Army has always distinguished itself.

Four gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko terrorist, on Tuesday, shot dead six members of vigilante youths known as civilian JTF in Damasak, Mobar...

Four gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko terrorist, on Tuesday, shot dead six members of vigilante youths known as civilian JTF in Damasak, Mobar Local Government Area of Borno State.

Monguno Local Government Area of Borno state is reported to have been attack by suspected members of the Boko Haram insurgents, who targeted particularly the volunteer youths known as civilian JTF.

The docile nature of the President has allowed such an insignificant group of nuisances popularly known as Boko Haram to insult him, thereby insulting the whole nation, by asking him to resign.

Fighting erupted at the early hours of Monday, at about 2:45 am between suspected members of Boko Haram insurgents and troops when gunmen attacked NAF base, also known as 79 Composite Group and burnt down three military helicopters.

Clark, who is known to be close to the President, also accused politicians who allegedly threatened to make the country ungovernable for President Jonathan of sponsoring the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

Definitely, any talk of amnesty or ceasefire for Boko Haram does not extend to them, especially as little is known about them, their leadership and their objectives.

«We have had similar problems with Boko Haram and I know that you have also had problems of some sort with terrorist groups within the borders of Bangladesh,» he added.

«Troops have also blocked all known routes to prevent Boko Haram Terrorists from transporting livestock across borders.

Chief of Training and Operations, Major General David Ahmadu, said despite the defeat of Boko Haram and recapture of the heart of Sambisa, known as Camp Zairo, the army has taken adequate measures to secure the general area where the exercise will hold.

«As we continue our push to clear all remaining elements of Boko Haram terrorists we call on law abiding citizens of the country to continue providing security agencies with credible information about all known and suspected terrorists.

One of the problems of understanding Boko Haram is that it's hard to know who they really are.