Nigerian Military Says It's Probing Claims of Boko Haram Leader's Death
Abubakar Shekau reportedly blew himself up when surrounded by Islamic State rivals
Abubakar Shekau reportedly blew himself up when surrounded by Islamic State rivals
On Monday, militants attacked the town of Kaure, abducted women, sent thousands fleeing, and hoisted their flag
Jet was on a mission to support ground troops
An estimated 36,000 people have been killed since insurgency started in 2009
There has been a sharp increase in attacks in northeast Nigeria since the start of the month.
If confirmed, the abductions would mark an expansion of the terrorist group's attacks from its stronghold in the northeast
Boko Haram claimed responsibility for an attack on a town in southeast Niger that killed at least 28 people and injured hundreds more
Colonel Dahiru Bako and 3 soldiers die of injuries sustained in Sunday attack by militant group in Borno state
At least 18 killed in Sunday morning attack
Armed men on motorcycles, in vehicles, shoot with assault rifles, razing Faduma Koloram, and stealing 1,200 cattle and camels, sources say