Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.
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In Nigeria, Female Suicide Bombers Are a Terrorist Group’s Hidden Weapon
Suicide bombers killed at least 32 people in three attacks in a Nigerian city once controlled by Boko Haram. Women, said experts, are more likely to go unnoticed when carrying out terrorist attacks.
At Least 18 People Killed in Multiple Suicide Bombings in Nigeria
Three female attackers detonated devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram, emergency service officials said. So far, no group has claimed responsibility.
At Least 18 People Killed in Multiple Suicide Bombings in Nigeria
Officials said that three female attackers had detonated explosive devices at a wedding and at a funeral in a city once ruled by Boko Haram. So far, no group has claimed responsibility.
She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.
Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated.
Hundreds Are Feared Seized in Nigeria, as Kidnapping Epidemic Worsens
A mass abduction reported in a region terrorized by Boko Haram, and another days later at a primary school, highlighted the government’s inability to control crime and armed insurgency.
Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power
Newly disclosed documents include Special Operations forces directives for managing counterterrorism and irregular warfare surrogate fighters.
Kidnappings in Nigeria and Other Security Crises Concern Voters Ahead of Election
Nigerian voters say that insecurity is the most important issue in this week’s presidential election. One man who was kidnapped said, “You can only survive on your own in Nigeria.”
Kidnappings in Nigeria and Other Security Crises Concern Voters Ahead of Election
Nigerian voters say that insecurity is the most important issue in this week’s presidential election. One man who was kidnapped said, “You can only survive on your own in Nigeria.”
Dozens Feared Dead in Church Attack in Owo, Nigeria
Gunmen fired on Catholics celebrating Mass in a usually peaceful part of the country. There was no claim of responsibility and the motive was unclear.