Category: Security
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Air Force Commander Visits Counter-Insurgency Operation Hqrs in Maiduguri, Pledges Support
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Borno State, Nigeria – Air Vice Marshal Patrick Obeya, the newly appointed Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air Command (TAC), visited the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Maiduguri on Saturday, pledging the Air Force’s continued support to the ongoing fight against insurgency in the northeast. Obeya met with the…
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Borno Governor Seeks Renewed Military Push After Lamenting Gaps in Security Response to Boko Haram Gains
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who earlier this week publicly decried the Nigerian military’s efforts to contain a resurgence of Boko Haram that he said had led to the insurgents gaining control of three local government areas, held a series of urgent, closed-door meetings with Nigeria’s top military…
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Borno CP Leads 15km Walkathon, Says Police Officers Have “Lost Right to Be Sick”
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Borno State Command of the Nigerian Police held a Walkathon today, marking the final phase of their Police Week celebrations. This trekking event, which spanned approximately 15 kilometers, aimed not only to promote physical fitness among officers but also to reassure the community of their unwavering commitment to…
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UK Praises Governor Zulum’s Counter Insurgency Strategies, Reaffirms Support Amid Complex Challenges
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The United Kingdom has publicly lauded Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s efforts in combating the long-standing insurgency, a commendation delivered against a backdrop of ongoing security and humanitarian crises. During a Monday visit to Maiduguri, British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Atkinson acknowledged Zulum’s dedication to stabilizing the region…
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Bandits’ Cowardly Tactics Claim Another Life in Katsina Village
By Abdulkareem Haruna KANKARA, Katsina State —Criminal bandits demonstrated their cowardice on Tuesday by targeting the defenseless Matsiga Ta Kauye village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina state, northeast Nigeria. According to a report confirmed by Zagazola the attackers, surfaced in large number, stormed the village around 2:45 p.m. and fatally shot a 25-year-old…
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Regional Development Minister Praises NEDC’s University Project, Orders Further Support
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State for Regional Development, praised the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) on a recent visit to Borno State for its infrastructure development at the University of Maiduguri, including a newly built center for counterterrorism studies. Ahmadu, who toured the facility, commended the NEDC for establishing what he called…
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Lake Chad Basin on Edge, Nigerian President Warns, as Governors Convene
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a stark warning Tuesday to the governors of the Lake Chad Basin region, declaring that the region “is not at ease” and faces a confluence of threats, from the ongoing insurgency to the effects of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the 5th…
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Nigerian Military Confirms 22 Soldiers Killed, Denies Dislodgment of Any Base Amidst Ambush Reports
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian military has confirmed the tragic loss of 22 soldiers during recent operations against insurgents in the North East, specifically in the infamous Timbuktu Triangle. This announcement comes in response to earlier media reports claiming that a military base was dislodged following an ambush in the remote border community of Malumfatori.…
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Governor Zulum Commends MNJTF Troops, Calls for Enhanced Performance
By Abdulkareem Haruna N’Djamena, Republic of Chad – Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has praised the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) for their bravery in combating Boko Haram, while urging soldiers from the five participating countries to improve their efforts. Speaking at the 2024 Medal Parade ceremony for ‘Operation Lake Sanity-2’,…
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3rd Division’s Innovative Strategies: Major General Abubakar’s Quest for a Safer Plateau State
By Abdulkareem Haruna It is undeniable that Plateau, a state in north central Nigeria, that has experienced numerous conflicts over the past decades, had enjoyed improved peace in 2024. This positive change can on a larger scale be attributed to the strategic leadership of Major General Abdulsalam. E. Abubakar, a distinguished officer in the Nigerian…
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