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 AbdullahiFebruary 16, 2021
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Chad Deploys 1,200 Troops To Sahel, As UAE Announces Support For Security Efforts

Chad is deploying 1,200 strong contingents to help counter the threat posed by Al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliate groups…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 16, 2021
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ISWAP Attacks Military Base In Northeast Nigeria

Several Nigerian Army soldiers have been killed in a fierce battle with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 15, 2021
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Farmers In Northern Nigeria Threatened By Erratic Rainfall, Insecurity

Farmers in Northern Nigeria face threats from erratic rainfall and insecurity, which negatively impacts crop production, food security, and livelihood…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 14, 2021
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Nigeria Air Force Loses 7 Men In Kaduna Terrorist Ambush

About seven Nigerian Air Force ground forces died as they fought through an ambush set up by about 100 terrorists…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 11, 2021
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Nigerian Troops Destroy ISWAP Armoured Carrier, Gun Trucks In Borno

Troops of Nigerian Army backed by air support of the Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday repelled an attack by Islamic…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 11, 2021
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Nigeria Troops Beat Terror Attack, Kill 19 Insurgents

Nigerian troops on Tuesday thwarted an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Rann, Borno State, Northeast…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 10, 2021
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ISWAP Fakes Military Convoy To Attack Troops In Northeast Nigeria

Islamic State West African Province ( ISWAP) fighters on Monday appeared in a convoy similar to that of troops of…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 9, 2021
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Military Engages ISWAP Fighters In Geidam

A group of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters Tuesday evening launched a daring attack on Geidam, Yobe State,…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 7, 2021
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Blackout Persists In Maiduguri Two Weeks After Insurgents Destroyed Electricity Tower

Blackout has continued in Borno State capital, Maiduguri about two weeks after insurgents destroyed an electricity tower along Damaturu –…
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Murtala AbdullahiFebruary 6, 2021
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Presidency Silent On Replacement Of Military Intelligence Chief

Nigeria’s military intelligence chief, Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Sani Usman has retired after reaching his service run out date. Still,…
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