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

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13 April 2017

• Nigerian bishop says Boko Haram attacks are 'demonic'

10 April 2017

• UPDATE (04-11-17): Niger forces kill 57 members of Boko Haram: Defense ministry

6 April 2017

• UPDATE (04-10-17): A hidden slaughter: Meeting Nigeria's Endangered Christians

1 April 2017

• Boko Haram Islamists kidnap 22 women and girls 'aged 17 and below' in two separate raids on Nigerian villages