Tag: Boko Haram
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Triumph in Sambisa: Nigerian Army’s Operation Desert Sanity III Crushes Boko Haram, Rescues 386 Captives
By Abdul Kareem Konduga, Nigeria – In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against terrorism, the Nigerian Army’s Operation Desert Sanity III has dealt a decisive blow to Boko Haram insurgents in the notorious Sambisa Forest. Brigadier General Abubakar Haruna, the acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1, led a morale-boosting…
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Boko Haram’s Ranks Crumble: Defections Signal Terror Group’s Decline ~ Truth Alliance
By Abu Faisal A coalition of civil society groups, The Truth Alliance, has reported a significant split within the terrorist group Boko Haram. The rift, marked by a wave of defections, points to a decrease in the group’s control and a dip in morale among its fighters. During a recent campaign named ‘Cracks in the…
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It’s Official, Boko Haram War Nearing A Final End ~ Borno Information Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem With efforts focused on extermination, degradation, and decimation of the group, the Boko Haram insurgency is nearing its end, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security Professor Usman Tar, has said. Speaking at a press conference delivered on Saturday at the NUJ House in Maiduguri, Professor Tar, provided an update…
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Chibok Kidnapping: A Decade Later, Borno Vows to Save Remaining 89 Girls
By Abdul Kareem Nearly a decade after the harrowing abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram insurgents in Chibok town of Borno State, northeast Nigeria, 89 of these girls remain in captivity. The lingering plight of these young women casts a shadow over the 10th anniversary of the kidnapping, as officials of the Borno state…
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I’m excited about the potential of working together with Allamin Foundation ~ Borno Justice Commissioner
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister, has publicly announced a promising partnership with the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, signaling a new era of concerted efforts towards empowering victims of the Boko Haram insurgency. This collaboration aims to address critical issues such as girl child education, women’s…
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Borno Government Commits to Supporting Boko Haram Victims, Strengthening Local Humanitarian Efforts in Post-Conflict Reconciliation
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State Government has pledged its “unwavering support” for victims of the Boko Haram insurgency and has expressed its commitment to collaborating with locally based humanitarian organizations in its peace rebuilding, transformation, and post-conflict development plans. Zuwaira Gambo, the state’s Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development made this commitnent public…
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The Rebirth of Logumani: From a Boko Haram Stronghold to a Village of Hope
By Abdul Kareem On the heart of Lake Chad’s receded territory in Nigeria’s northeastern State of Borno, the village of Logumani once stood for nearly a decade as a haunting symbol of the chaos and cruelty of the Boko Haram insurgency. Abandoned and overrun by nature, the village was avoided by many; it was a…
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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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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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