Tag: attack
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From Diffa to Kirawa: Zulum’s Relentless Pursuit of Peace Offers Hope in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA — When Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirawa, a rocky agrarian community in Borno State, the destruction was swift and brutal. But so was the response from Governor Babagana Zulum. Upon learning of the assault, which left many dead and homes burned, Governor Zulum immediately rerouted his itinerary to be on…
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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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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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Boko Haram’s Repeat Attack on Electricity Towers Plunge Borno into Darkness Again
By Abdul Kareem Once more, Boko Haram’s suspected assault on electricity infrastructure has left parts of Borno state without power, raising serious concerns. At approximately 9:15 pm on December 21, 2023, Maiduguri experienced a sudden blackout, with residents initially assuming it was a routine power outage. However, the power failed to return, causing worry among…
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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 Forces Repel ISWAP Attack in Yobe State, Maintain Control
By Abdulkareem Haruna Nigerian military personnel from the 27 Task Force Brigade, a part of Sector 2 “Operation Hadin Kai” (OPHK), successfully thwarted an assault by terrorists from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) in the vicinity of Buni Yadi in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack occurred on November…
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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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