Troops foil terrorist ambush, recover AK-47 rifle in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, successfully foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Borno State on Saturday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the encounter occurred around 1:40 a.m., with soldiers engaging the attackers during a coordinated operation. During the clash, the troops opened fire, […]
Troops eliminate suicide bombers, foil attack in Borno
Nigerian troops have successfully stopped a planned suicide bombing in Borno State, preventing what could have been a deadly attack on innocent civilians. The military confirmed that security operatives intercepted the attackers before they could reach their intended target, ensuring that lives and property were protected. According to security sources, the operation followed intelligence reports […]
Barbaric’ — Speaker Abbas on Borno mosque attack
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has strongly condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Borno State, describing it as barbaric and completely unacceptable. He said the act shows total disregard for human life and the sanctity of places of worship. Abbas expressed sympathy with the victims and their families, noting […]
Borno bomb blast: ‘Attacking places of worship barbaric, inhumane’ – Gov Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has strongly condemned the bomb blast that hit a place of worship in the state, describing the attack as barbaric and inhumane. He said no cause or grievance can ever justify violence against innocent worshippers who are only seeking to pray peacefully. The governor expressed sympathy to the families […]
Four killed, 32 injured in Borno mosque explosion
An explosion has hit a mosque in Borno State, leaving four people dead and at least 32 others injured. The incident happened during a prayer session, shocking worshippers and residents in the area. Emergency workers and security agencies quickly moved in to control the situation and assist the victims. Those injured were taken to nearby […]
Borno spent N100bn on security in 2025 — Gov Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that the state spent over N100 billion on security in 2025. He explained that the huge spending was necessary to keep the state safe and support ongoing efforts against insurgency. According to him, peace and stability remain the top priority of his administration. Governor Zulum said the money […]
Kebbi, Borno attacks: ‘No nation is crime free’ – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reacted to the recent violent attacks in Kebbi and Borno States, noting that no country in the world is completely free from crime. Speaking after receiving reports on the incidents, he condemned the killings and expressed sympathy to the families affected. Akpabio said the government is committed to improving national […]
Death row Inmate escapes from Yobe prison
Authorities in Yobe State have begun an urgent search after a death-row inmate escaped from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Potiskum. The inmate, identified as Abba Hassan, reportedly fled the facility on October 31, 2025, raising security concerns across the state and beyond. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Yobe State […]
Army arrests soldier for selling ammunition to terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army has arrested one of its soldiers over alleged involvement in selling weapons, even as troops successfully rescued eight kidnapped victims and seized arms in recent operations across the country. A reliable source from Army Headquarters shared this information with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Abuja. […]
Ndume decries fresh Boko Haram killings in Borno communities
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has condemned the latest Boko Haram attacks on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government and Mussa in Askira/Uba, which claimed several lives over the weekend. In Ngoshe, five farmers were killed on their farmlands on Saturday morning. The same night in Mussa, armed men invaded the community, killing […]