Category: Security
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Governor Zulum’s Unwavering Dedication to Reviving Borno Evident in 20km Baga Boat Ride
By Abdulkareem Haruna Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has continued to enjoy global spotlight for his personal dedication to restoring peace and livelihood in the conflict-ridden areas of his state. In a move that was both bold and risky, the governor kept traversing dangerous terrains to ensure that normalcy returned to the conflict-torn regions…
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Air Force Jet Bombs ISWAP Terrorists’ Boats, Resulting in Many Casualties on Lake Chad Waters
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian Air Force conducted a successful operation, targeting and eliminating a boat carrying ISWAP terrorists on the waters of Lake Chad. The airstrike took place on Nov.18 as part of ongoing efforts to combat extremist activities around the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The airstrike operation took place in…
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6 Injured As Boko Haram Attack Yobe Governor’s Security Convoy
By Abdulkareem Haruna At least six security personnel were today, Nov.18, injured when Boko Haram militants opened fire on security operatives escorting the official vehicles of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni. The convoy of security escorts made up of soldiers and policemen were heading to Damaturu from Maiduguri, Borno state. The incident occurred shortly…
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STANDOFF: Shooting in Maiduguri As Police, Immigration Officials Fight Over Security Outpost
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – An unplanned confrontation between police and immigration officials in Maiduguri, Borno state, over control of a security outpost building resulted in a gun firing on Friday, November 17, causing widespread fear among local residents. The skirmish occurred at a police outpost located in a residential housing estate, know as…
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Terrorist Informant Arrested in Borno; As Troops Foiled ISWAP Attack on Monguno
By Abu Faisal Monguno, Borno – In a significant operation, the Troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with Intelligence Operatives from the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have successfully apprehended a 45-year-old terrorist informant, Aji Dala, in Monguno Local Government Area. The arrest took place on November 14, 2023, in the…
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𝑻𝑱𝑺 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑: Participants Insist On Community Involvement, Victim-centered Reintegration of Ex-Boko Haram Members
𝑩𝒚 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒎 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂 Participants at a one-day workshop on transitional justice and its role in peacebuilding in post-conflict reconciliation in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state have critiqued some of the current strategies for reintegrating former terrorists. The participants, representing various sectors of the community in Borno and Jere local governments, expressed these views at a workshop…
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Boko Haram Gunmen Kill Maiduguri Businessman, Abduct 4 in Bama Farm Attacks
By Abdulkareem Haruna The security situation in Northeast Nigeria is increasingly precarious as terrorists redirect their attacks on vulnerable civilians, mostly farmers working in the fields. Today, Nov. 5, a well-known businessman based in Maiduguri, Kellum Alhaji-Gana, was killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram gunmen at his farm in Bama. According to accounts…
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United States Issues Warning to Citizens in Nigeria to Avoid Major Hotels
By Abdulkareem Haruna The United States has issued a warning to its citizens in Nigeria, urging them to avoid major hotels in the country due to elevated threats. In an emergency information notice dated November 3, the US government highlighted the increased risk to major hotels located in larger cities across Nigeria. The warning emphasizes…
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Reconstruction of 1,000 Houses Near Completion in Logumani and Gajibo Years After Liberation from Boko Haram
By Abdulkareem Haruna Years after the military successfully reclaimed the communities from Boko Haram insurgents and the subsequent return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the construction of 1,000 houses in Logumani and Gajibo has reached a peak level completion. This was made know as Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, recently conducted an inspection of…
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Nigerian Airforce Deals Devastating Blow to ISWAP Terrorists in Airstrikes
By Abu Faisal Marte, Borno State — In a significant victory against the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist groups, the Nigerian Airforce, as part of Operation Hadin Kai, executed airstrikes on Oct. 26, resulting in the loss of numerous fighters. The strikes targeted Tudun Baranga and Jubilaram, situated on the outskirts of Lake…
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