Boko Haram

Overview

In June 2026, Nigerian military operations in Borno dominated the security landscape, freeing hundreds of hostages and repelling attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP, while reports of abductee trauma and factional violence underscored the ongoing human cost.

June 2026

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Unusual Activity

June 2026

Week of Jun 15, compared to 12-week average

ARMED FORCES appeared as a top actor for the first time

Active Narratives

3The Sahel juntas rightly chose new partners free of colonial conditionsfrom Sahel Region

Security

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Security · Terrorism85%Security · Insurgency15%

7Nigerian military frees 360 hostages from Boko Haram
2Troops rescue abductees, arrest Boko Haram collaborators in Borno

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