Nigerian Army
There was a gun battle in Borno between troops of the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday, February 23, leading to confusion, fear and tension.
Sources in the area say the troops successfully and safely detonated series of IEDs laced along the routes and finally dominated the local government area.
Hundreds of people have been trapped in towns and villages after Boko Haram fighters dislodged Nigerian troops in Marte local government area of Borno state.
About 20 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) made up of 16 men and 4 women have been arrested by troops of 82 division Nigerian Army.
Former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has appealed to Nigerians to stop referring to soldiers as Muslims or Christians.
Jeff lost his friend, Piyo, to the plane crash that happened in Abuja and he is very sad about it. Many people also empathised with him and sent in condolences.
Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, the Chief of Army Staff, has given Nigerian soldiers 48 hours to clear Boko Haram terrorists from Marte local government area.
Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, said some church leaders were arrested by the army in Orlu because they were being used by IPOB for nefarious activities.
Nigerians are in a mourning mood following the fatal crash of a military aircraft in Abuja on Sunday. All seven personnel on board have been confirmed dead.
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