NIGERIANS SOLDERS VS BOKO HARAM

Boko Haram had been becoming increasingly bold in recent months, not to mention well-armed, sparking fears that it is getting help from other Islamist groups. Armoured vehicles are now being used during their assaults, which are becoming bolder. The border between Nigeria and its north-eastern neighbours has proven to be porous, allowing the smuggling of weapons and fighters. A French family was even kidnapped in Cameroon and held in Nigeria - they were later released across the border after a ransom was allegedly paid. In short, Boko Haram was clearly becoming more than a local nuisance and there is little doubt Nigeria was under pressure from both inside and outside to do something.

Boko Haram fighters

 Gorvernment Solders in the street of Maiduguri,