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Soldiers, police disagree in public as army commander attacks Borno Deputy Governor’s convoy

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019Ayo Olowo

There was serious confusion on Tuesday, as a disagreement between soldiers and policemen turns into confrontation. This happened while Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was inaugurating some projects in Maiduguri, Borno state capital. While Osinbajo, Kashim Shettima, the governor and Usman Durkwa, the deputy governor, were inaugurating a school along Bukumkutu road in the state capital, security […]

Again, Islamic State attacks Borno, kill 11 soldiers

May 12, 2019May 12, 2019Eben Tanimola

Barely a week after Islamic State claimed responsibility for the death of 10 soldiers in Borno state, the group says it has carried out another attack in the north-eastern state. According to information released via Amaq, the insurgent group struck at a barracks in Gajiganna local government area of Borno state, killing 11 soldiers and […]

Abducted corps member travelled without permission – NYSC confirms

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019News Agency

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday confirmed the abduction of a male corps member, Abraham Amuta, by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Borno State Coordinator, Mr Rabiu Aminu, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Maiduguri. Aminu disclosed that the corps member was abducted along a pastor […]

Nigerian Troops Dislodge Terrorists, Recover Gun Trucks in Villages

March 9, 2019March 9, 2019Ayo Olowo

Troops of 122 Task Force Battalion deployed in the Forward Operation Base at Ngwom Community in Borno State have effectively destroyed some Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) when they (troops) had a fierce encounter with the terrorists fighting in 4 gun trucks at about 2230hrs on Wednesday, the 6th of March, 2019. The bandits (BHTs), had […]

FRESH: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri as military repel Boko Haram attacks on election morning

February 23, 2019Ayo Olowo

The Nigerian military has repelled Boko Haram attackers who made an attempt to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno capital today. Multiple bomb explosions and gun shots were heard between 5am and 6am. But calm has now been restored, according to tweets by some Nigerians in Maiduguri. The army has not issued a statement yet about the […]

Residents flee as insurgents attack Borno

December 22, 2018December 22, 2018Ayo Olowo

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai Local Government of Borno State, on Friday. Some witnesses who fled the area told Channels Television that the assailants came in four vehicles but they were intercepted by federal troops, who engaged them in a gun battle. Gajiram is located in the northern axis of […]

Boko Haram hits three military bases in Borno

November 19, 2018Ayo Olowo

Boko Haram jihadists at the weekend attacked three military bases in northeast Nigeria, putting the spotlight on insecurity in Nigeria just three months before presidential polls. On Sunday, fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province faction attacked a base in Metele, a remote village in northeast Borno State, near the Niger border. Troops were […]

Boko Haram Steals 200 Cows, 300 Sheep in Borno- NEMA

November 12, 2018November 11, 2018Ayo Olowo

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that Boko Haram terrorists invaded Bale Shuwa Village in Jere Local Government area of Borno State on a deliberate robbery mission on Saturday night where they stole cows, sheep and goats. The NEMA’s Northeast Zonal Coordinator, Bashir Garga made the disclosure in a brief statement in Maiduguri. […]

FRESH: Residents flee Maiduguri as Boko Haram attacks Borno communities

November 11, 2018Ayo Olowo

Hundreds of residents have been forced out of their homes as Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Judumri community in Jere local government area (LGA) of Borno. According to witnesses, sounds of gunshot rent the air on Saturday evening while the Muslim faithful were praying. The insurgents were said to have attempted to infiltrate Maiduguri but […]

Again, NAF Strikes Boko Haram Shelters in Borno

November 11, 2018Ayo Olowo

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in air strikes conducted yesterday, 9 November 2018, at Talala in Borno State. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence reports indicating that the BHTs appeared to have relocated some of their fighters from the fringes of Lake […]