Tag: Boko Haram
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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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Borno Governor Launches Housing Project for Displaced Families
By Abdul Kareem Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched the construction of 500 housing units in Wala, Gwoza Local Government Area, northeast Nigeria, aimed at providing shelter for families displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. He equally launched a ₦50 million empowerment scheme for 1000 women affected by the conflict in the state.…
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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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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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Truth Alliance’s Drama Series Shines Light on Terrorists Recruitment Tactics in Borno State
By Abu Faisal In an ongoing effort to counter extremist ideologies, The Truth Alliance has launched a community drama series under its “Time to Tell the Truth” campaign, aimed at exposing the recruitment tactics used by terrorist groups in Borno State. The initiative, announced Tuesday by spokesperson Ahmed Mustapha, featured performances on June 24 and…
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Borno Speaker Decries Decade of Displacement, Urges Federal Action
By Abdul Kareem MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, voiced deep concern today over more than a decade of displacement suffered by his constituents due to insurgent activity, calling for urgent federal intervention. Lawan delivered his remarks during a goodwill message at the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day…
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UNDP Visit Exposes Boko Haram’s False Narratives
By Abu Faisal A recent visit by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the front lines in Nigeria’s North East has shed light on the deceptive narratives propagated by Boko Haram. Led by Moncef Kartas, Head of Office and Stabilization at UNDP Nigeria, the delegation uncovered critical insights that challenge the insurgent group’s claims.…
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A New Approach to Combatting Terrorism in Nigeria: The Truth Alliance and the Path Forward
By Ahmed Mustapha Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit in Abuja concluded that a new approach to fighting terrorism was needed across Africa. As the head of one of Nigeria’s largest NGOs dealing with this problem, I strongly agree and hope that the conclusions of this meeting will herald new and exciting approaches…
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