Amnesty International urges probe into reckless military gunfire following Maiduguri girl’s death
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to quickly investigate the careless use of guns by the military that caused the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident happened on Saturday, April 4, when the teenager was hit by a stray bullet while inside her home. Reports say the bullet came from […]
Military seizes two trucks, arrests 16 suspected terrorist suppliers in Borno
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted two trucks carrying suspected terrorist supplies in Borno State. The operation took place along the Maiduguri–Mafa road, a key route in the North East region. During the raid, security forces arrested 16 individuals believed to be supplying logistics to insurgents. Items recovered from the trucks are suspected to […]
Hundreds Of Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists Hold Eid Prayer In Lake Chad
Hundreds of fighters linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province have been seen in newly released footage observing Eid prayers in the Lake Chad area of Borno State. The gathering has raised serious concerns about security in the region. The video reportedly shows a large number of armed individuals assembled in an […]
Terror attacks: President Tinubu directs service chiefs to move to Borno
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has ordered all service chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri following a rise in terrorist attacks in the state. The directive comes after recent deadly incidents that have caused panic among residents. In a statement released on March 17, the President expressed sympathy with the people of Borno State over the […]
DSS, forest guards rescue abducted victims from ISWAP hideout in Borno
Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside local forest guards, have successfully rescued seven people abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The rescue followed a confrontation at a forest hideout after the victims were taken while gathering firewood near Ajiri Camp, on the outskirts of Maiduguri. Security analyst Zagazola […]
President Bola Tinubu Arrives In Maiduguri, Borno State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, as part of his official engagements aimed at addressing critical national issues. His visit comes at a time when the region continues to focus on security, rebuilding, and development after years of insurgency. During the visit, the President is expected to meet […]
Suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier arrested in Borno
Troops from Operation Hadin Kai, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a man suspected of supplying materials to Boko Haram in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The suspect, Ahmadu Mohammed Dogo, was caught around 11:50 a.m. on Monday at Muna Garage after the military received reliable information. Reports say he […]
Court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud in Maiduguri
A Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram, along with Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode, to 14 years in prison each. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aisha Kumaliya on Wednesday, June 25. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the news […]
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 education officials killed in bomb explosion on Damboa–Maiduguri road
Two education workers from Damboa lost their lives on Monday in a tragic bomb blast that happened on the Damboa–Maiduguri road in Borno State. According to local reports from Zagazola Makama, the victims were identified as Blessings Luka and Gideon Bitterleaf. They were traveling from Damboa to Maiduguri when the incident took place. Eyewitnesses said […]