Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised eight terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation in Kayamla and Sojiri villages of Borno State. Military sources disclosed that the operation, codenamed Desert Sanity V, involved sustained patrols and offensive manoeuvres aimed at flushing out insurgents of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS/ISWAP) reportedly hiding in the […]
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Two girls identified to be among the remaining 98 Chibok school girls have escaped from their captors in the Sambisa Forest in Borno State. Sources who spoke with Daily Trust said that the escape was a result of intense military operations in the forest. Meanwhile, following probes, a security source identified the escapees as Hauwa […]
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Multiple explosions were reportedly heard in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday evening, throwing residents into a state of panic as 10 persons were killed and 47 injured. Hospital officials where the affected persons were rushed to, confirmed the figures to Governor Babagana Zulum who was there to assess the situation. Residents of the […]
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Nigerian troops have recovered New Marte and adjoining communities in Borno, killing scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who had laid siege on the area for some days. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima said in a statement that the feat was achieved on Tuesday at about 3 p.m. […]
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14 persons were burnt to death with 1,250 shelters destroyed in a fire outbreak in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The fire reportedly broke out around 2:15pm on Thursday. Yabawa Kolo, chairman of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA), said the apartments of the IDPs were destroyed in […]
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The Nigerian Army troops, have killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists this was during a fierce fight in Jiaglta Village which is said to be 27 kilometers from Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State in the North-East of Nigeria. A statement by the Nigerian Army Oprrations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, on Friday said 15 […]
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The Nigerian Army on Sunday arrested a suspected Boko Haram insurgents’ logistic supplier and seized a car stacked with motorcycle used tyres in Borno. Brig.-Gen. AK Ibrahim, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, made the disclosure while parading the suspect at the Gubio Super Camp in Maiduguri. Ibrahim disclosed that the suspect, Samuel […]
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At least 1,000 soldiers who have been killed in battle, in the fight against insurgency were secretly buried in Maiduguri, Borno state, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Quoting military sources, the newspaper said the number of soldiers buried in that manner could be higher than the figure. It said on the […]
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has reiterated his commitment to supporting security agencies to protect lives and property in the state. Zulums stated this on Sunday when he visited Gajiram, headquarters of Nganzai local government area of the state, to commiserate with the people over the murder of 60 villagers by Boko Haram insurgents. He […]
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Some stern insurgents suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect struck at Dalori internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Thursday night. An eyewitness told newsmen that the attack took place around 9pm. The witness said suicide bombers first struck before gunmen opened fire from different directions. The […]
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