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

Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiAugust 2, 2022
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How A Series Of Blunders Paved The Way For Boko Haram Insurgency

Thirteen years ago, Nigeria was on a collision course with a little-known extremist group with a home base in the…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 31, 2022
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Attack In Nigeria’s Capital

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on soldiers deployed around the Zuma…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiJuly 26, 2022
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Kaduna Train Captives: Vulnerable And Forgotten

Out of the initial 63 victims who were abducted in the recent Kaduna-Abuja train attack, over 30 vulnerable victims are…
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News

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 24, 2022
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Nigeria Neglects Vulnerable, Poor #AK9Train Captives

Nigerians woke up on Sunday, July 24, to a terrifying video showing armed fighters aggressively striking some of the remaining…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiJuly 19, 2022
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Thirteen Years On: Millions Displaced In Lake Chad

It's been thirteen years since Northeast Nigeria and neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon suffered a violent uprising.
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News

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 17, 2022
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Dozens Die In Sudanese Tribal Conflict

The death toll from the days-long tribal conflict between Hausa and Birta ethnic groups in Sudan’s Blue Nile region has…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiJuly 12, 2022
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A Country Under Siege

In today’s episode, we will look at the increasing insecurity across Nigeria and what this means for the country.
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Analysis

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 9, 2022
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Nigeria Is Struggling To Protect Its Prisons Despite Attempts At Reform

The attack on the Kuje medium-security custodial facility in Nigeria’s capital on Tuesday, July 5, led to the escape of…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 6, 2022
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High-Profile Terrorism Detainees Flee After ISWAP Attack On Prison In Nigeria’s Capital

A custodial facility in the Kuje area of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, was breached on Wednesday, July 5, by the Islamic…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiAliyu DahiruJuly 6, 2022
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Terror Attack On Nigerian President’s Convoy ‘Will Worsen Sense Of Helplessness’

A terror group on Tuesday, July 5, opened a barrage of gunfire at the convoy of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari…
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