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Zulum condemns recent ISWAP, Boko Haram attacks, condoles victims

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has condemned the recent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in various parts of the state. The attacks targeted areas including Maiduguri-Damboa Road, Marte, Chibok, Gwoza, Kala Balge, and several other affected communities. In a statement released by his spokesperson on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Governor Zulum expressed deep […]

Two soldiers killed as troops foil terrorists attack on Marte in Borno

Nigerian soldiers stopped a planned attack by ISWAP terrorists in Marte, Borno State, early Monday morning. Thanks to the quick action of the troops, a serious security threat was avoided. The terrorists tried to invade the town at about 2 a.m. However, the soldiers on duty acted fast. They received support from the Brigade Headquarters, […]

USAID funds used to buy weapons for Boko Haram, ISWAP – Adamu Garba

Adamu Garba, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former presidential candidate, has echoed accusations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP. Garba pointed out that funds from USAID are allegedly used to buy weapons for these terrorist organizations. In a […]

Nigerian Army will overcome Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, Lakurawa – Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna Central, has expressed his confidence that the Nigerian Armed Forces will succeed in defeating terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, and the Lakurawa group. In his statement, Sani pointed out that no army in Africa is as heavily engaged as Nigeria’s military, which is fighting terrorism […]

Terrorists kill 40 farmers in Borno deadly attack

In a tragic event, more than 40 farmers were killed, and many others are missing after Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists attacked Dumba, a farming settlement in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria. The attack happened on Sunday, January 12, at around 3 PM. Survivors from the area said the terrorists arrived with advanced […]

Troops Foil Boko Haram, ISWAP Drone Attack In Buni Gari

In a successful operation on Wednesday, Nigerian troops from Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai prevented a drone attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Buni Gari. The drone, which was carrying a rocket, was spotted approaching the 27 Task Force Brigade headquarters around 4:35 PM. Swift action by the Nigerian soldiers led to […]

Nigerian Government Working Tirelessly to Address Insecurity – Minister

The Nigerian government is facing serious security challenges, but it is actively working to tackle them. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo shared that top security officials are fully committed to improving the safety of the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he revealed that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, and […]

Troops Rescue 34 Women and Children from Boko Haram as Three ISWAP Fighters Surrender

Troops from Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, rescued 34 women and children who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The rescue took place in Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages near southern Lake Chad, Nigeria, on June 15, 2024. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer for MNJTF in Ndjamena, […]

Troops Discover IED Factory In Borno, Kill ‘Many ISWAP Terrorists’

Nigerian Army troops have uncovered a facility used by fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The IED factory is located in Abulam-BUK, Damboa LGA of Borno state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, said the troops killed several terrorists during the clearance operation at […]