Boko Haram
4 LAS News stories tagged “Boko Haram”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigerian Defence HQ denies ceasefire with Boko Haram and ISWAP
The Defence Headquarters rejected claims that the government had entered a ceasefire with Boko Haram or ISWAP, stating that military operations continue to target all armed groups. The denial follows reports of a secret truce with the Bakura Doro faction that had reportedly calmed parts of the North‑East for three months.
LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 17:45 WAT · 3 sources
Nigerian Navy Marines and Army Amphibious Brigade eliminate 34 Boko Haram fighters in Lake Chad operations
The Nigerian Navy Marines, supported by the Army’s 403 Amphibious Brigade, reported killing 34 Boko Haram militants in two separate strikes on 28 and 30 October 2026, part of Operation Hadin Kai aimed at stabilising the Lake Chad region.
LAS News Desk · 31 Oct 2026, 22:48 WAT · 2 sources
Coordinated Boko Haram and ISWAP raid on Mairari base leaves at least 14 feared dead
A joint Boko Haram and ISWAP assault on a military installation in Mairari, Borno State, is reported to have killed at least ten soldiers and four civilians, with additional damage to vehicles and equipment, according to security sources and local witnesses.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 15:45 WAT · 2 sources
Two Borno men receive life terms for aiding Boko Haram in Abuja court
Abba Mustapha and Bukar Ibrahim were sentenced to life imprisonment, plus 20 years on a secondary charge, after pleading guilty to supporting the banned Boko Haram group, as part of a wider federal mass‑trial of suspected terrorists.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 4 sources