NIGERIA: Fighting Ramps Up.

  • Published In: Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social & Cultural Series, 2023, v. 60, n. 9. P. 24177B 1 of 2

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Abstract

Defence spokesperson Major General Edward Buba said the army had also rescued more than 721 hostages over the same period and that more than 4,500 former militants and their families had surrendered to the army in the north-east, where B Boko Haram b and Islamic State West African Province ( B ISWAP b ) are active. B A new report also alleges the army is using disinformation to cover up atrocities. b The Nigerian army killed at least 814 members of armed groups in operations since June 2023, I The Nation i reported on September 7th. Major General Buba said troops killed 11 Boko Haram and ISWAP militants and arrested 45 others in Gwoza and Tarmuwa local government areas in the north-eastern Borno State. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social & Cultural Series. 2023/10, Vol. 60, Issue 9, p24177B
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0001-9844
  • DOI:10.1111/j.1467-825X.2023.11266.x
  • Accession Number:172913564
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