The United Nations says some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 have ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria.
Governor Babagana Zulum has reassured commitment to security and the resettlement of those who were displaced by the insurgents.
The Nigerian Air Force says it killed several terrorists during a counter-terrorism air campaign in Borno.
The Nigerian military advised residents to remain vigilant throughout the festive period and avoid unnecessary exposure to security risks.
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert to its staff and American citizens over airstrikes against ISIS in North-East Nigeria.
More airstrikes were launched in the North-East after the killing of ISIS’s top commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, a sector commander, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Damaturu.
“Military operations are dynamic, intelligence-driven, and often evolve rapidly,” said The Nigerian Advocates for Peace and Stability.
Defence minister Christopher Musa has commended the ICRC for its sustained humanitarian services, particularly in conflict-affected areas of the North-East.
The Joint Military Task Force in the North-east has, in three months of operations, killed over 1,000 terrorists, including 57 commanders and leaders.
