Organization

Boko Haram

Nigerian jihadist terrorist organization

Also known as Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad, People Committed to the Prophet's Teachings for Propagation and Jihad, Wilayat Gharb Afriqiyya

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Scores killed in northwest Nigeria attacks

Armed gangs killed at least 20 people in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, during raids between 3pm and 4pm local time, reflecting a surge in bandit violence that includes kidnapping and theft across the region. Security forces also killed several suspected bandits in Kwara State and a broader crisis tied to Boko Haram and ransom demands is driving continued violence.

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Key facts

Country: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Mali
Inception: 2002

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