Reuters reports that 11 Boko Haram militants were killed in the Lake Chad area this month , and three would - be suicide bombers died as they approached a military base inside Chad . Boko Haram still targets a number of villages in the area , however the 8,700-strong regional force set up to counter the terrorist group is set to resume raids as soon as the rainy season ends next month .
Reuters reports that 11 Boko Haram fighters were killed in the Lake Chad region this weekend, and three would-be suicide bombers shot as they approached a military base inside Chad. Boko Haram still controls a number of villages in the area, however the 8,700-strong regional force set up to counter the terrorist group is set to resume raids as soon as the rainy season ends next month.