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Nigerian Army Dismantles IPOB/ESN Camp, Arrests Gunrunner, and Rescues Hostages

In a significant move against terrorism and organized crime, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled an armed group’s camp, arrested a gunrunner, and facilitated the surrender of Boko Haram fighters. These operations demonstrate the army’s commitment to maintaining national security and restoring peace in affected regions. On a recent operation in Anambra State, troops targeted […]

Nigerian military lacks weapons, morale to defeat terrorists – Ndume

In recent statements, Senator Mohammed Ndume, who represents the Southern Borno Senatorial District, has raised alarming concerns about the Nigerian military’s capacity to combat terrorism. Speaking from his residence in Maiduguri, Ndume emphasized that the military is not only poorly equipped but also lacks the necessary resources to tackle the ongoing insurgency and banditry effectively. […]

Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders to Troops, Surrendering AK-47 and Ammunition

A Boko Haram terrorist named Bochu Abacha has surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Kukawa, Borno State. This news was shared on September 28 by Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osaba, the Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF. Abacha, a significant figure in several terrorist attacks along the Mongunu-Baga route, decided to give […]

Police Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Weapons Instructor

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has achieved a major breakthrough in its fight against illegal arms trafficking with the recent arrest of Taimako Mato, an alleged weapon-handling instructor for the Boko Haram terrorist group. This operation also led to the capture of four other suspects: John Danladi, Mohammed Munkail, Manasseh William, and Muhammadu Haddi. On […]

Boko Haram Attacks Yobe Town, Destroying Vehicles and Government Property

In another violent attack, Boko Haram terrorists struck Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area in Yobe State, early Thursday. This comes just days after 34 people were killed in Mafa ward, Tarmuwa Local Government Area, also by terrorists. According to reports, the terrorists entered the town on foot and set fire […]

Boko Haram Insurgents Raid Mafa Village in Yobe State: Looting and Destruction

On the afternoon of September 1, 2024, Mafa village in Yobe State became the latest victim of Boko Haram’s violent campaign. Around 4 p.m., insurgents mounted on over 50 motorcycles descended on the village, armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). Their attack was swift and brutal, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. […]

Over 24,000 Missing in Nigeria Due to Boko Haram, Says ICRC

According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), there are currently 24,025 people reported missing in Nigeria, with most cases originating from the Northeast. This crisis is largely attributed to the Boko Haram conflict, which has been ongoing for more than a decade, heavily impacting Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Lillian Dube, Head […]

Students Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attack in Yobe School

In the early hours of Friday, August 30, 2024, a tragic event unfolded in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Faudiya School, an institution associated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shiite group in the country. The assailants, armed and dangerous, stormed the Hausari quarters of Geidam […]