Category: Security
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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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Borno Governor Celebrates Air Force’s Dual Role in Security and Humanitarian Aid
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria — At a Christmas luncheon celebrating the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum praised the military’s commitment not only to safeguarding the state but also to humanitarian efforts during times of crisis. “Your relentless dedication to restoring stability in our region is commendable,” Zulum who was…
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We Will Bring in Technology to Enhance Troops’ War Against Terrorists — COAS Oluyode
By Abdul Kareem The new chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyode, has stated his commitment to bringing in technology to address the ongoing threat of Boko Haram in the Northeast and the emerging terrorism in the Northwest. General Oluyode said that the country’s fight against terrorism has persisted for too long, making it…
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Justice Haruna Mshelia Freed After Boko Haram Abduction ~ But Wife and Driver Still Held Back
By Abdul Kareem Justice Haruna Mshelia, a high-profile judge in Borno State, Nigeria, has been released after being abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants on June 24, 2024. The judge was traveling from Biu town with his wife, a magistrate, his cousin who served as his driver, and an official police orderly when their vehicle…
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Mafa’s Darkest Day: Over 100 Lives Lost in Gruesome Boko Haram Attack
By Abdul Kareem In the rain-soaked town of Mafa, Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria, grief-stricken residents gathered on Tuesday morning for a mass burial following a brutal attack by Boko Haram gunmen during Monday evening prayers. The assault left the community shattered, both physically and emotionally. Survivors spent a sleepless night hiding in the bush, watching…
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Zulum Relocates 1,600 Households in Bama’s Ngurosoye Community
By Abdul Kareem BAMA, NIGERIA — Governor Babagana Zulum has successfully relocated 1,600 households, including 9,600 internally displaced persons (IDPs), from the largest IDP camp in Borno state to their resettled community in Ngurosoye village, Bama local government. In a brief ceremony held in Ngurosoye along the Bama-Gwoza road, Zulum announced that the former IDPs…
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Buratai Reflects on Challenging Tenure as Army Chief Amid Boko Haram Rampage
By Abdul Kareem Former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (ret.) has characterized his tenure as a “very difficult period,” marked by the rampant activities of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai, who led the Nigerian Army from July 2015 to January 2021, described the era as “volatile, uncertain, and complex.” He noted the significant…
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277 Women, Children Freed from Terrorist Captivity in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem Military authorities in Borno, Northeast Nigeria, have rescued 277 women and children from Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist enclaves, officials announced on Wednesday. Major General Ken Chigbu, Deputy Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military counter-insurgency operation, revealed the news at a handover ceremony at the Maiduguri military barracks. “These…
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Troops Neutralize 4 Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa Forest Clash
By Abdul Kareem In a recent operation, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Hybrid and Civilian JTF Forces, successfully neutralized four Boko Haram terrorists during a clash in Bula Dalo Village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno on July 6, 2024, according to intelligence sources. The insurgents, according to Zagazola Makama, a …
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