First Battle of Maiduguri (2015)

The First Battle of Maiduguri was a Boko Haram attack on the city of Maiduguri, the capital of northeast Nigeria's Borno State on 25 January 2015. Several dozen Nigerian soldiers and up to 200 militants were killed, and Nigerian soldiers retained control of Maiduguri. The battle occurred at the same time as a Boko Haram offensive on Monguno, which was successful. Quotes We are prepared to do more [to counter the Boko Haram threat] but our ability to do more will depend to some degree on the full measure of credibility, accountability, transparency and peacefulness of this election. John Kerry, US Secretary of State, BBC News, "Nigeria elections: John Kerry urges peaceful polls", 26 January 2015. This will be the largest democratic election on the continent. Given the stakes, it’s absolutely critical that these elections be conducted peacefully — that they are credible, transparent and accountable. John Kerry, US Secretary of State, The Guardian, "Hundreds dead as Boko Haram clashes with Nigerian army in Maiduguri", 26 January 2015. The attacks have continued since Friday with no presence of security operatives. Adamu Kamale, Adamawa State Legislator, The Guardian, "Hundreds dead as Boko Haram clashes with Nigerian army in Maiduguri", 26 January 2015. External links Category:Boko Haram insurgency Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in the 2010s