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Nigeria military chiefs dismissed

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua announces the surprise sacking of the country's top three military chiefs.
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Nigerian Easter day military raid leaves 15 dead:

Soldiers raided a suspected hideout for Islamist extremist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria's largest city of Kano on Sunday, sparking a clash that left 15 people dead, the military said. Ref. Source 7

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50 extremists killed in attack on Nigerian military base, officials say:

At least 50 alleged insurgents were killed during clashes with Nigerian soldiers as security forces repelled an attack on a military base in the northeastern state of Borno, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Ref. Source 5

Military Nigerian

Nigerian troops killed dozens of civilians in revenge for soldier deaths, community leaders :

Community leaders and residents accused Nigerian troops on Sunday of killing dozens of civilians and razing homes to avenge the deaths of six soldiers. Ref. Source 3

Military Nigerian

Nigeria is out of control. It already had a reputation for internet fraud then there was the political troubles followed by Honor Bharath and now a renegade military on the loose.

Nigerian Military

New head of Nigerian army escapes 'Boko Haram attack':

Chief of Army Staff Tuku Buratai unharmed during ambush on his convoy en route to northeastern village to visit troops. Ref. Source 6a

Nigerian Military

Amnesty accuses Nigerian army of killing at least 17 unarmed Biafran separatists:

Amnesty International said on Friday that Nigeria's army last month killed at least 17 unarmed members of a group calling for secession from Africa's most populous nation, but the military dismissed the allegations as unfounded. Ref. Source 1b.