Military arrests Boko Haram members disguised as women

Nigerian troops have continued to record success in the intensified efforts to stamp out Boko Haram insurgents from all territories under their control in North-Eastern part of the country, as some members of the deadly sect disguised as women were arrested on Monday.

Shekau is a lunatic – Shettima

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has come down hard on the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, calling him a lunatic and a deranged element who must not be taken seriously at any cost. The governor made this statement when he addressed journalists after a closed door meeting of North Eastern governors with the President and security operatives.

Boko Haram threaten to attack Emir of Kano

The leader of the extremist Islamic sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has released a video threatening to attack the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for mobilising support against the sect. The former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor had recently criticized the terrorists and asked residents of Kano State to arm and defend themselves against future attacks following the recent attack carried out by the sect on the Kano Central Mosque.