SEE Boko Haram Decline On War Map

The military operation against Boko Haram insurgents has proved to be a success despite criticism. The map shows a gradual but significant decline of the militant movement’s influence in north-eastern Nigeria

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Nigerian army steadily crushes Boko Haram, map shows.
Source: Reuters

The area in north-eastern Nigeria where Boko Haram insurgents felt free to impose their reign of terror is steadily shrinking. The graph shows the jihadist militant movement’s gradual decline in power over time after the launching of a counter-terrorist operation by a joint force of 8,700 troops from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. Their offensive against the militants led to significant success as seen on the map. The jihadists are losing the war for territory for their Islamic state, which proved to be the territory of lawlessness and terror.

According to the map the only place where Boko Haram fighters still feel relatively safe is Sambisa forest. Nevertheless, after a series of attacks carried out by troops in Sambisa, many Boko Haram camps were destroyed and nearly 700 female hostages freed. Reports describe Boko Haram militants in total disarray, lacking fuel and ammunition.

At the same time an Amnesty International report claims that nearly 2,000 females, girls and women are still held captive by Boko Haram. UNICEF says nearly 1.5 million people have been displaced by fighting, including 800,000 children.