More to go – Enenche reacts to US military missiles in Sokoto, fires terrorists sympathizers
Former Defence Ministry spokesman, Major General John Enenche (rtd), has reacted to the reported United States military missile strikes on terrorist hideouts in parts of Sokoto State, describing the action as a necessary step in the fight against insecurity. He said the development sends a strong signal to armed groups operating in the region. Enenche […]
Troops repel Boko Haram attack on Adamawa border community
Nigerian troops have successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram fighters on a border community in Adamawa State. The incident happened late in the day when the insurgents tried to enter the town from a nearby bush path, but soldiers stationed in the area responded quickly and forced them to retreat. Residents said they […]
One US strike can’t solve Nigeria’s multifaceted insecurity problems – Ex-US Army Captain
A former US Army Captain has warned that a single US military strike cannot fully address Nigeria’s complex insecurity issues. He highlighted that Nigeria faces multiple security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts, which cannot be solved through airstrikes alone. According to the expert, while foreign military support may help target terrorists, long-term solutions […]
Expand anti-terrorism strikes beyond Sokoto – Tambuwal tells Nigerian Govt
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has advised the Federal Government to expand ongoing anti-terrorism operations beyond Sokoto State to other parts of the country affected by insecurity. He said focusing on only one location will not solve the wider security challenges Nigeria is currently facing. Tambuwal explained that terrorist groups and armed criminals operate […]
US airstrikes missed target, missiles hit empty field – Ex-FRCN DG Salihu
A former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Salihu, has said that the recent US airstrikes in parts of Northern Nigeria did not hit their intended targets. According to him, reports from the affected communities suggest that the missiles landed on open land instead of terrorist camps, raising questions about the accuracy […]
Trump’s airstrikes: Gumi must be arrested – Nick Donnelly
Nick Donnelly, a foreign affairs commentator, has called on Nigerian authorities to arrest Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi following recent US airstrikes on terrorist camps in parts of Northern Nigeria. Donnelly said the strikes show that terrorist groups are still active and dangerous, and that individuals who openly engage with or defend them should be […]
US missed targeted individuals, groups in first strikes’ – Security expert
A security expert has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the initial US airstrikes in Nigeria, stating that the first strikes failed to hit the intended individuals and terrorist groups. According to the analyst, the operations did not completely neutralize the high-profile targets that were meant to be eliminated. The expert explained that while the […]
Extend airstrikes to North-East, North-Central – Benue community leaders beg Trump
Community leaders in Benue State have appealed to former US President Donald Trump to extend military airstrikes to Nigeria’s North-East and North-Central regions. The leaders said that recent strikes have helped reduce terrorist activities but stressed that further action is needed to protect more communities. Speaking on behalf of the communities, the leaders noted that […]
Trump’s airstrikes: Nnamdi Kanu convicted terrorists, no need for his relocation – Bashir Ahmad
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has reacted to calls for the relocation of Nnamdi Kanu following the recent airstrikes reportedly carried out by the United States against terrorist targets in northern Nigeria. He dismissed the calls, saying there is no justification to move Kanu from his current place of detention. Ahmad argued that Nnamdi Kanu […]
Lawyer hails US Army airstrikes on terrorists in North-West Nigeria
A Nigerian lawyer has publicly praised the United States Army for carrying out airstrikes against suspected terrorist groups in the North-West region of the country. He described the action as timely and necessary, saying it would help reduce the threat posed by armed groups that have been terrorising local communities for years. According to him, […]