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Pockets of Islamic militants opposing Western Education began to surface in splinter groups in the Northeastern parts of Nigeria, particularly Yobe State. They were flushed out by the military, but have however since regrouped and have become deadlier than ever.
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Boko Haram Islamist sect has remained a terror in Nigeria, with thousands killed, kidnapped, maimed, and many more rendered homeless as a result of its deadly activities, illustrated in this timeline by Segun Adeoye.
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Police allegedly kill Boko Haram leader, Mohammed Yusuf, in police cell after soldiers, who arrested him, handed him over alive.
The announcement came hours after police said they had captured him in the city of Maiduguri. His followers were blamed for violence in the northern part of Nigeria that led to death of more than 300 people. -
Boko Haram launches attack on Bauchi prison. Members numbering about 50 carried out the attack. About 721 prisoners escaped the prison.
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Adetokunbo Kayode, Nigeria's minister of defence, noted that four people including a pregnant woman, were killed when gunmen believed to be members of Boko Haram, attacked a barracks on the outskirts of Abuja. He said all of the dead were civilians, as were most of the injured.
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Members of the sect believed to be responsible for the assassination of a Muslim Cleric Imam Ibrahim Ahmed Abdullahi, which they accused to have criticized them and their activities in the North.
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Members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect attack prison in Yola, Adamawa State, freeing 14 prisoners in the process. It bacame an hallmark of the sect as they attack police stations and free inmates.
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Boko Haram attacks several communities in northern Nigeria, as it sought to further expand its territory.
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Boko Haram claims responsibility for attack on Abuja police headquarters, as part of its fight of Western education.
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Boko Haram bombs beer garden in Maiduguri, Borno, leaving 25 killed, 12 injured.
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Threats of Boko Haram attacks cause University of Maiduguri to be shut down.
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Boko Haram shoots dead Liman Bana, another prominent Islamic cleric
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A suicide bomber and member of the dreaded Islamic sect rammed a car laden with explosives through two gates and blew up the United Nation's building, killing at least 16 people and shattering part of the concrete structure.
A car laden with explosives rammed through two gates and blew up at the United Nations' offices in Nigeria's capital Friday, -
Coordinated attacks on Damaturu, capital of Yobe State resulting in the killing of more than 100 people, injuring hundreds more. A spokesperson for Boko Haram later claimed responsibility and promised "more attacks are on the way".
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Two bombs exploded during Christmas church service at a Catholic church today in Madalla near Suleja, Niger state killing at least 20 persons and injuring several others. Christmas day worshippers at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Madalla near Abuja in Niger State were affected by the blasts.
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Boko Haram claims responsibility for Kaduna army headquarters bombing.
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Another prison break staged in central Nigeria; 119 prisoners are released, one warden killed.
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Efforts to free Italian, British captives abducted by Boko Haram fails as they’re killed before they could be rescued in Sokoto.
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Boko Haram suicide bombers attack 3 Kaduna churches, killing 50.
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130 bodies were found in Plateau State. It is presumed they were killed by Boko Haram terrorists.
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Suicide car bombers attacke THISDAY newspaper offices in Abuja and northern city of Kaduna, killing at least four people in apparently coordinated strikes. Boko Haram later claimed responsibility.
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Nigerian army arrests Boko Haram militants, says it killed Abu Qaqa, leader of the group.
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Notable Islamic leader in northern Nigeria, the Sultan calls for Amnesty for Boko Haram members.
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Suicide bombers attack Kano bus stop, kill 22, 65 injured
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President Goodluck Jonathan sets up Boko Haram Amnesty committee.
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President Jonathan sets up amnesty implementation committee to engage Boko Haram.
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Boko Haram attacks Government Secondary School, Mamugu, killing 29 students.
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In August, the military said Abubakar Shekau had been shot and deposed by members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect.
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Boko Haram attacks College of Agriculture in Gujba, Yobe State, kills 40 male students.
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In January, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh, promised that the military would wipe out Boko Haram by April 2014.
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Barely 24 hours after soldiers manning the check point close to the main gate of the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi, Yobe State were withdrawn, Boko Haram terrorists, numbering more than 50, invaded the school at 1.30 am, killing more than 43 students and staff while abducting 16 female students.
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Boko Haram kidnaps Chibok schoolgirls at Govt. Sec. School, Chibok, Borno State. More than 200 girls were kidnapped while preparing for the School Leaving Certificate exams. The kidnap sparked international outrage, prompting the #bringbackourgirls movement.
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Boko Haram suicide bombers attack Nyanya bus station in Abuja, 90 killed, several injured.
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Twin bomb explosions rock major market in Jos, 118 killed with several others injured. Deadliest in Jos in recent times. The attack also affected some students of the University of Jos.
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Nigeria military claims it killed Abubakar Shekau ‘again’ displaying what it said was the picture of the slain Shekau. However, days after, some close contacts to him claimed that he was still alive. A video subsequently showed up in which Shekau claimed he was still alive. In the video he showed a captured Nigerian Air Force officer who his men beheaded.
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Australian Stephen Davis, a hostage negotiator brought in to help in the release of the Chibok girls, names some alleged ‘sponsors’ of Boko Haram to include Ali Modu Sheriff and Ihejirika. Both however denied any involvement with the sect.
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The caretaker chairman of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, Shettima Maina, said on Sunday that suspected Boko Haram gunmen attacked communities in the council and kidnapped some residents.
Maina told journalists in Maiduguri that at least 17 people were killed by the gunmen whose attack on the communities started on Wednesday. He said 30 young men and women were also abducted by the insurgents.
