Category: Security
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Reintegration Effort of ‘Ex-Boko Haram’ Members Unknown to Many in Borno, Study Finds
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — In a revealing assessment of the Borno State community’s awareness and acceptance of reintegration efforts, the Peace Ambassadors Centre for Humanitarian Aid and Empowerment (PACHE) has put out a survey indicating that 64% of residents are poorly informed or entirely unaware of the government’s attempts to reintegrate former Boko…
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FACT-CHECK REVEALS NIGERIAN ARMY SOLELY CARRIED OUT RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ABUJA
By Abdul Kareem After a rigorous investigation, Zagazola Makama has debunked the claims that the Nigeria Police Force played a role in the rescue of kidnapped victims in Bwari. The successful operation, conducted on January 20, was the sole effort of the Nigerian Army’s 197 Special Forces Battalion, which stands in stark contrast to the…
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Nigerian Troops Discover Terrorist’s Underground Food Storage; Kills 25 Boko Haram in Major Offensives
By Abdul Kareem In a concerted effort to combat terrorism in Nigeria’s Northeast, military forces have dismantled over 25 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) strongholds, with the latest operations revealing substantial underground food storage left behind by the fleeing insurgents. This was officially confirmed in an earlier report by Zagazola Makama,…
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Truck Driver’s Killing by Soldier Over Bribe Demand Sparks Outrage in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (ThT) – The tragic death of Mohammed Bello, a truck driver allegedly killed by a soldier at a military checkpoint on the Maiduguri-Ngamboru Ngala road, has left residents of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, in mourning. The incident unfolded when Bello refused to succumb to a bribe demand from a soldier…
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Boko Haram Attacks Chibok Village, Leaving 2 Dead
By Abdul Kareem CHIBOK, Nigeria (tHT) — Chaos erupted in Chibok village on Tuesday evening as Boko Haram militants launched a brazen attack, leaving two individuals feared dead and a community in disarray. The assault, which took place at approximately 7 p.m. local time, sent shockwaves through the headquarters of Chibok local government area in…
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Nigerian Senators, 19 Northern Governors Donate N289 Million to Tudun Biri Bombing Victims
Unprecedented joint efforts to aid victims of the tragic accidental bombing in Kaduna.
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Gov Zulum Flags Off Another N11 Billion City Road Projects to Ease Traffic and Boost Security
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a major move designed to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance security in Maiduguri, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum announced the launch of three significant road projects on Wednesday. The projects, worth over N10.9 billion, are slated to dualize key routes within the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). Governor Zulum, during the…
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Nigerian Troops Thwart Triple ISWAP Assaults in Yobe and Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai forces quashed three synchronised attacks initiated by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Yobe and Borno states over the weekend. The ISWAP militants attempted a nocturnal offensive in the early hours of Saturday at Katarko in Yobe, and Jakana and Monguno in Borno State, which…
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NGO Provides Economic Supports to Freed Inmates of Operation Safe Corridor
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Maiduguri-based non governmental organization, Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (AFPD), organized a one-day training in Maiduguri, Borno state, for former detainees recently released from Operation Safe Corridor facility. The training focused on rebuilding, self-esteem, confidence, and income generation activities. The training was in line with the ‘Strengthening of the Jire…
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“I am Alive and Well,” Says Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. CG Musa, Dismissing Death Rumors
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, dispelled rumors of his untimely demise on Monday, addressing a false report circulated by a national daily that had claimed his passing. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically rejected the misleading news, branding it as unfortunate, unethical, and without credibility. In a press release…
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