Islamic State in West Africa (formerly Boko Haram) Ongoing Updates - January 2017

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29 January 2017

• UPDATE (02-01-17): Boko Haram destroyed over 900 churches in north

7 January 2017

• UPDATE (01-08-17): Air Force acquires attack choppers to fight Boko Haram, militants

6 January 2017

• UPDATE (01-08-17): Boko Haram fighters continue to surrender in Niger as terror group fights for survival
• UPDATE (01-08-17): 15 beheaded by Boko Haram sect in Borno

5 January 2017

• UPDATE (01-08-17): Troops Arrest 1400 Boko Haram Suspects In One Week

4 January 2017

• Army Arrests Two Boko Haram LG Bosses
• Boko Haram: We don't know Shekau's whereabouts - Army

3 January 2017

• UPDATE (01-04-17): Boko Haram war is over - Defence Headquarters