Category: conflict
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Borno CSOs Condemn Abduction of 48 Schoolchildren, Warn of Deepening Security Gaps in Border Communities
Following the abduction of 48 schoolchildren in Askira-Uba, the Network of Civil Society Organizations – Borno State (NECSOB) has strongly condemned the attack, warning that the breach exposes critical vulnerabilities in border perimeters near insurgent strongholds and threatens to derail years of fragile stabilization and child enrollment gains in Northeast Nigeria.
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Boko Haram: “Why Surrenders Are Dropping” ~Theater Commander
Major General A.E. Abubakar, Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, reveals a shift in the insurgency landscape as terrorists move from isolated forest camps into civilian communities. This “community fusion” strategy has led to a sharp decline in surrenders and more targeted attacks. Despite these tactical challenges, the military reports neutralizing nearly 1,000 insurgents and…
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Buratai Hails Military Momentum as Troops Neutralize Terrorist Commanders, Dismantle Logistics Networks
Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for shifting to a proactive offensive, as troops neutralize senior ISWAP commanders and intercept critical explosive shipments. Recent operations across the North-East and North-West have led to the discovery of terrorist graves in Kukareta, the repelling of infiltrations in Buratai district, and the sophisticated interception…
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Troops Neutralise Insurgents, Rescue Kidnap Victims in ongoing Nationwide Crackdown
Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA and HADIN KAI have neutralised at least 5 insurgents and rescued 4 kidnap victims in a series of high-impact operations across the North-west and North-east. The military crackdown, conducted between April 21 and 23, 2026, also led to the destruction of a major terrorist camp in Zamfara, the interception…
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30 Terrorists Neutralized, 20 Captives Freed, 225 Cattle Recovered As Nigerian Forces Intensify Nationwide Security Sweep
In a series of high-impact operations conducted between April 20 and 22, 2026, Nigerian security forces neutralized over 30 ISWAP terrorists in Borno, rescued 20 kidnap victims across five states, and recovered 225 rustled cattle in Katsina. The 48-hour offensive also saw the arrest of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander in Ebonyi and the discovery of…
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New ADC Leadership in Borno Vows to Tackle Deepening Humanitarian Crisis, Insecurity
Following a successful state congress, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Borno State executive committee led by veteran politician Hon. Kolo Bukar. Highlighting a “failure of governance” by the incumbent administration, the new leadership has pledged to prioritize a policy-driven approach to tackle the state’s escalating insecurity and humanitarian challenges, vowing to provide…
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In Conflict-affected Borno, NGO Pushes to Put School Planning in the Hands of the People
In the wake of prolonged conflict in Northeast Nigeria, the advocacy group Connected Development (CODE) is pivoting to a grassroots-first strategy. By integrating local leaders and parents into the planning of “Local Education Sector Operational Plans,” the initiative aims to foster community ownership and ensure that rebuilding efforts in Borno State are both transparent and…
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ISWAP Raid on Borno Police Outpost Leaves Four Officers Dead
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Four police officers killed during a midnight raid on a divisional headquarters by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants were laid to rest Saturday, as Borno State authorities signaled a renewed offensive against the persistent extremist threat in the country’s northeast. The assault began approximately 1:00 a.m. on…
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Nigerian Military Turns the Tide in Zamfara, Eliminating Top Bandit Commanders
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Following several weeks of stinging setbacks and mounting public frustration over security lapses, the Nigerian military has delivered a significant blow to the criminal syndicates terrorizing the country’s northwest. A high-stakes offensive in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State resulted in the deaths of at least six…
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40 Jire Dole Members Complete Intensive Human Rights Advocacy Training in Maiduguri
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – As Borno State continues its delicate transition toward stability following years of conflict, grassroots organizations are intensifying efforts to empower local voices in the fight for civil liberties.On Saturday, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, a prominent Borno-based non-governmental organization, convened a specialized training session for 40 members…
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