“Fierce battles between Boko Haram and a growing coalition of Nigeria’s neighboring states has left hundreds dead this week. Swarms of the group’s jihadists launched a series of attacks inside Niger on February 6, marking the first time that Boko Haram has penetrated into that country. The attacks, which reportedly left over 100 Boko Haram fighters dead, also injured a senior Chadian army general.”
Source: Boko Haram brings war to Niger, senior Chadian general wounded – Threat Matrix
