Islamist militancy in Nigeria

Many feared dead after Islamist attack in northeast Nigeria: Witnesses

Many people are feared dead after an Islamist militant attack on the northeast Nigerian town of Gudumbali, two residents and a vigilante say.

More than 80 Chibok girls freed in Nigeria

Nigeria says it has negotiated the release of 82 of the more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists more than three years ago, securing their freedom in a prisoner swap deal.

Second Chibok girl found with 97 other hostages

A second Chibok schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram more than two years ago has been found during military operations in northeast Nigeria, the army says.

September 8, 2018
September 8, 2018

Many feared dead after Islamist attack in northeast Nigeria: Witnesses

Many people are feared dead after an Islamist militant attack on the northeast Nigerian town of Gudumbali, two residents and a vigilante say.

May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017

More than 80 Chibok girls freed in Nigeria

Nigeria says it has negotiated the release of 82 of the more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists more than three years ago, securing their freedom in a prisoner swap deal.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Second Chibok girl found with 97 other hostages

A second Chibok schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram more than two years ago has been found during military operations in northeast Nigeria, the army says.

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