Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast
Summary
Nigerian military and security forces have killed a number of armed fighters in separate operations in the northwest and northeast regions of the country. These actions targeted groups involved in violent attacks, including Boko Haram and an ISIL-linked group.Key Facts
- Nigeria's security forces killed at least 30 gunmen in the northwest after attacks on villages.
- The forces also lost one civilian, two soldiers, and three police officers in these operations.
- In the northeast, Nigerian troops killed 24 fighters from Boko Haram and ISIL during operations between July 4-9, 2025.
- The northeast operations were part of "Operation Hadin Kai," involving air support to target armed fighters.
- Boko Haram has been active since the 2000s, causing 35,000 civilian deaths and displacing over two million people.
- The northwest of Nigeria, including Katsina state, has faced ongoing violence and kidnappings by organized criminal gangs.
- In efforts to address regional violence, authorities recently signed a peace agreement with some bandit leaders.
- Past claims by Nigerian authorities about successful operations against armed groups have sometimes been contested.
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