Murtala Abdullahi

Abdullahi Murtala is a researcher and reporter. His expertise is in conflict reporting, climate and environmental justice, and charting the security trends in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. He founded the Goro Initiative and contributes to dialogues, publications and think-tanks that report on climate change and human security. He tweets via @murtalaibin

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Murtala AbdullahiSeptember 19, 2021
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ISWAP Knocks Off More Electricity Towers To Sustain Maiduguri Blackout

ISWAP has blown up additional electricity towers near Maiduguri city, Borno State capital, in an attempt to sustain the blackout…
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Murtala AbdullahiSeptember 16, 2021
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ISWAP Kills Soldiers In Northern Borno Deadly Ambush

A deadly ambush by insurgents on a Nigerian military convoy along the volatile Gajiram – Monguno road in Borno, Northeast…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiSeptember 14, 2021
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Proliferation Of Arms In Nigeria

The spread of arms in Nigeria has contributed to the escalating crisis across the country. The government has set up…
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Murtala AbdullahiSeptember 14, 2021
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Terrorists Destroy, Loot Equipment After Overwhelming Military Base In Northwest Nigeria

Several lethal and non-lethal equipment was destroyed and looted after a terror group overwhelmed a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in…
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Murtala AbdullahiSeptember 13, 2021
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Nigeria’s Opaque Military Budget Culture Increases Risks Of Corruption

The Nigerian Military in the past few years has become a significant recipient of government funding, as authorities move to…
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Analysis

Murtala AbdullahiMansir MuhammedSeptember 8, 2021
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The Journey Of Boko Haram Defectors Through Geospatial Lens

Once a vast shrubland known for its distinct biodiversity, Sambisa forest has become synonymous with Boko Haram and the centre…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiSeptember 7, 2021
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Why Are Persons Associated With Boko Haram Surrendering To Nigerian State?

Nigeria has been operating different programs to help low-risk Boko Haram fighters and other categories of people defect from Boko…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiAugust 31, 2021
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31 IDP Camps At Risk Of Flooding In Northeast Nigeria

Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri, Borno state, in addition to worrying about food and terrorists, now have to also worry…
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Murtala AbdullahiAugust 30, 2021
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Military Smashes Daring ISWAP Squad, After Dislodgement Of Base

Around 1 a.m. on Monday, an ISWAP incursion squad breached the security of Rann town and the military base. However,…
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Murtala AbdullahiAugust 28, 2021
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ISWAP Scares Resettlement Efforts In Mallam Fatori, Northeast Nigeria

In an attempt to scare resettlement plans, ISWAP terror group launched rockets towards Nigerian and Nigerien troops, and Borno State…
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