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 AbdullahiMarch 12, 2021
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Terror Group Abducts Female Students In Kaduna College

A group of armed terrorists around midnight, between Thursday and Friday, raided the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, and…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 10, 2021
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Nigeria’s National Security Establishment Has A Patriarchal Problem

Nigeria’s security sector is deeply patriarchal as evident in the lack of women representation at the top of the national…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 10, 2021
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Nigerian Troops Push Back Insurgents Raid In Borno Capital

Nigerian counter-insurgency troops responded to a daring incursion Tuesday night by insurgents in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, Northeast…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 7, 2021
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ISWAP Remains Disruptive Despite Nigerian Military Offensive

A series of daring raids by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has led to further displacements, disruption of humanitarian…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 6, 2021
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Terrorists Abduct Baby, 12 Persons At Kaduna Airport Staff Qtrs

An infant and 12 other persons were abducted from the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) quarters in Kaduna, Northwest…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 5, 2021
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How Boko Haram Factions Are Extending Terror To Maiduguri

Boko Haram factions have adopted tactics to extend their terror campaigns to the densely populated city of Maiduguri, the capital…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 3, 2021
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Boko Haram Releases Pastor Hours Before Deadline

The Abubakar Shekau led faction of Boko Haram has released Bulus Yakuru, a clergyman held in captivity since Dec. 24,…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 2, 2021
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Battling The Triple-Impact Of COVID-19, Crime, And Conflict

While Nigeria was struggling with underdevelopment and unabated violence across different regions, the country was suddenly confronted by an invisible…
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Murtala AbdullahiMarch 2, 2021
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ISWAP Launches Fresh Attacks After Overrunning Two Military Bases

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a breakaway Boko Haram faction, has launched a new wave of attacks on…
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Murtala AbdullahiHafsah Abubakar MatazuMarch 2, 2021
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UN Begins Evacuation Of Aid Workers From Northern Borno After Terrorist Attack

The United Nations (UN) has commenced evacuation of aid workers out of humanitarian hubs in Monguno and Ngala, Northern Borno,…
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