Boko Haram militants allegedly seize community in Nigeria February 6, 2017 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Suspected Boko Haram members have reportedly taken over Sasawa, a town in Yobe state after they were said to have battled with troops of the Nigerian Army late Sunday, February 5, NAIJ.com reports. Though the Nigerian Army is yet to confirm the latest incident, a report by Daily Post states that the terrorists stormed the town, just 30 kilometres away from Damaturu, the state capita, in a convoy of vans and motorcycles. Yobe is in the north-eastern part of the Nigeria which had been most hit by the Boko Haram insurgents. Though the insurgents have been routed out of Sambisa forest, they are said to be hibernating in various parts of the north-east. The report quoted indigenes in the area as confirming that the insurgents came in their numbers on Sunday evening and sent the troops in the town scampering. A resident was quoted as saying in Damaturu: “Residents scampered for safety as the terrorists detonated explosive devices and fired gunshots sporadically.” The report further said that the Nigerian Army was mobilizing to the area. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
