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Lakurawas: New militant group in Nigeria kills 15 people in cattle raid

Lakurawas: New militant group in Nigeria kills 15 people in cattle raid

Lakurawas emerged after the July 2023 coup in Niger from herding communities along the Nigeria-Niger border.

Nigerian military kills 140 'terrorists, kidnappers'

Nigerian military kills 140 'terrorists, kidnappers'

Nigeria has long been facing attacks from armed gangs as well as Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Nigerian army kills more than 100 'terrorists'

Nigerian army kills more than 100 'terrorists'

Nigerian security forces have recently stepped up operations against armed groups in the country.

Nigeria airstrikes kill 'senior commanders' of ISWAP terror group

Nigeria airstrikes kill 'senior commanders' of ISWAP terror group

At least 30 militants were killed including the group's senior commanders Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah and Mallam Ari, the military said.

Militants kill dozens of Niger's soldiers

Militants kill dozens of Niger's soldiers

The junta government said several dozen terrorists were also killed during the incident.

Nigeria says dozens of militants killed, 161 arrested in raids

Nigeria says dozens of militants killed, 161 arrested in raids

The operations were conducted in the hideouts used by Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (Iswap) groups.

1,400 suspected Boko Haram members intercepted in Niger

1,400 suspected Boko Haram members intercepted in Niger

The army in Niger said it handed over the 1,400 suspected Boko Haram members to the Nigerian military.

Hundreds of Boko Haram militants surrender in Nigeria

Hundreds of Boko Haram militants surrender in Nigeria

The Nigerian military says those who surrendered were being screened for further action based on their levels of involvement with the armed group.