Lecturer, 10 others kidnapped by Boko Haram beg for freedom
No fewer than 11 persons, including a lecturer in College of Education, Gashua in Yobe State, who were recently kidnapped by Boko Haram in the state have appeared in a video shared by their abductors, asking the Federal Government to come to their rescue
Boko Haram: Security expert kicks against hiring 150 Cameroonians as vigilantes in Borno
Security expert Dr Ona Ekhomu, has condemned move by the Borno State government to employ the service of 150 Cameroonians as members of a vigilante group to combat Boko Haram in State, describing the decision as an error that could increase security threat in the North- East region of the country.
NAF destroys terrorists’ gun trucks in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Friday its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists’ gun trucks and killed some fighters at Borgozo in Borno. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the […]
Understanding French NGO’S obsession with Nigeria’s war against terrorism
By Richard Murphy As a first, Nigeria is not a banana republic where everything goes. There are laid down rules and regulations. There is a Constitution that also guides our actions and inactions, just like in the majority of the world where there is a democracy. The piece by Bertrand Perrochet, the director of operations […]
Abducted Yobe immunization workers regain freedom
Two immunization workers abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in Babangida, headquarters of Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe State, have regained their freedom. The Executive Secretary of Yobe State Primary Management Board, Dr. Kundi Machina, confirmed the development to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital, on Wednesday evening. According to him, the ambulance seized from […]
Army frees 978 detained Boko Haram suspects
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday released 983 suspects cleared of links with Boko Haram insurgents.
Stakeholders strategies to disarm, re-orient repentant terrorists
Security stakeholders have been urged to chart a roadmap for the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) of the repentant and captured Boko haram terrorists in the North East. The Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) in collaboration with NEEM Foundation on Tuesday organised a Two-Day Roundtable Discussion on DDR, Peacebuilding, and Reconciliation in the North East […]
UN pledges humanitarian aid for Nigeria against Boko Haram insurgency
The United Nations has promised to offer more humanitarian support for Nigeria to mitigate the effects of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East region.
For overstaying fighting B/Haram, soldiers losing wives – Rights group
IJAW Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, a rights group in Delta State, has raised the alarm that many soldiers of southern origin, who have served over four years fighting Boko Haram in the North-East, were at the brink of losing their families.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters kill 11 hunters in Adamawa
Umar Yusuf – Yola At least 11 hunters have been killed by suspected Boko Haram fighters in Song local government area of Adamawa State. The Administrative Secretary of the state chapter of the Nigeria Hunters association said 11 of its members were shot dead while 13 others sustained life-threatening injuries. The administrative secretary who refused […]
UN, EU Special Reps visit Buratai, seeks areas of partnership to end Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism
The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Ambassador Mohammed Ibn Chambers, the UN Special Representative for Central Africa, Amb. Francois Fall and the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin Commission, Amb. Angel Lusada on Wednesday visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai at Army headquarters.
PHOTOS: Troops foil Boko Haram attempt to overrun Marte, Borno State
Neutralise many, seize cache of arms/ammunition By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Barely two weeks after Boko Haram criminal elements suffered a tactical boomerang when scores of the terrorists met their waterloo and many others maimed as they mistakenly stepped on the same improvised explosive device that they had earlier planted against own troops, the terrorists […]
Troops survived Boko Haram fighters’ ambush in Borno – Army
The Nigerian Army said on Monday that its troops have survived another ambush by the Boko Haram terrorists in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Iliyasu said the encounter took place on Monday when troops of 153 Task Force […]
Troops rescue octogenarian, others from Boko Haram in Borno
The Nigerian Army troops deployed at Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno have subdued Boko Haram terrorists and rescued an Octogenarian, three women and four children held captives by the insurgents. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Iliyasu said the rescued victims were […]
Troops renovate road leading to Boko Haram hideout in Borno
The Nigerian troops have maintained its onslaught against Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters. The gallant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have left no stone unturned in its bid to totally wipe out the fleeing insurgents. As seen in some photos that went viral on social media a couple of months ago, the troops were pictured constructing a […]
Fake news more dangerous than Boko Haram ― Abubakar
A human rights activist, Comrade Ibrahim Abubakar, has raised the alarm over the rise in fake news in the country, describing it as a “higher threat than terrorism”. Mr Abubakar made this known on Thursday at a one-day workshop/presentation of the assessment report on the impact of fake news on the war against terrorism organised […]
