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Boko Haram abducts 2 women in Borno

Hamza Suleiman Jun 14, 2022 0

Borno Commissioner of Police Abdu Umar says Boko Haram insurgents abducted two women in Mairari village in Konduga Local Government Area. Umar made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri, said the…

Metro

Borno CP reacts as Boko Haram allegedly abducts many policemen at training school

John Ogunsemore Jan 14, 2022 0

Borno State Commissioner of Police, Abdul Umar has reacted to reports that Boko Haram terrorists stormed and abducted a number of policemen from the Police Mobile Training College, Gwoza. He said that while there was indeed an attack on…

News

Documentary on displaced people in Borno set to premiere Oct. 25

Alex Enebeli Oct 24, 2021 0

A documentary, titled ‘Hope’, which will focus on the struggles of displaced people in Borno State is set to premiere on Oct. 25 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. Hope’s screening would be streamed live on the European Union Delegation…

Security

Troops foil ISWAP attempted attack on surrendered terrorists in Damboa – Army

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 4, 2021 0

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled an attempted attack by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a facility housing some surrendered Boko Haram members in Damboa, Borno state. The Director,…

Security

Insurgents invade Borno community, many feared killed

John Ogunsemore Aug 30, 2021 0

Hours after the Borno State Government spearheaded a meeting where repentant insurgents were forgiven, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has launched a deadly attack on Rann, where an unconfirmed number of persons are feared…

Security

B’Haram terrorists force farmers to farm, buy produce at subsidised rates – Zulum

John Ogunsemore Aug 30, 2021 0

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has said that Boko Haram terrorists held some farmers in the state hostage, forced them to farm and bought the produce at subsidised rates. Zulum stated this when the state government and…

Security

Borno govt excited as more Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters surrender

Yakubu Uba Aug 7, 2021 0

The Borno State Government has expressed satisfaction with the growing number of insurgents surrendering to the military in the state. Alhaji Babakura Abba-Jato, State Commissioner for Information, disclosed this at the end of an…

Politics

Boko Haram Using Fertilisers To Make IEDs – Army Explains Seizure From Adamawa Farmers

Muhammad Adam Aug 5, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army (NA) has explained why the Headquarters of 28 Task Force Brigade, Madagali, seized 200 bags of fertilisers in Adamawa. The army said the action followed the ban on sale of fertilisers and allied materials by the…

Crime

Army Arrests ‘Nigeria Police SWAT Officer’ With Ammunition, Grenade In Borno

Paul Mbagwu Jul 25, 2021 0

A man claimed to be a police officer has been attested by Troops of the Nigerian army’s operation Hadin Kai bring in possession of illegal ammunition. The individual, who gave his name as Ebenezer Odeh, was intercepted at a checkpoint by…

Security

Troops halt terrorists’ attempt to abduct commuters in Borno, rescue 17 civilians

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 13, 2021 0

The troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) along Maiduguri-Damaturu road, have rescued 17 civilians from being kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. The Director, Army Public…

Features

Troops capture 2 terrorists, intercept supplies in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 6, 2021 0

Troops of 195 Battalion, Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), on July 3 captured two Boko Haram terrorists around Muna general area of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations,…

Security

Troops wipe out 20 B’Haram, ISWAP terrorists, recover heavy fighting equipment in Borno

John Ogunsemore Jun 21, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army says troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated more than 20 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations,…

Features

Buhari: “My commitment to serve Nigerians is a payback for the love shown to me”

John Ogunsemore Jun 17, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says all efforts will be made to improve the livelihood of Nigerians, starting with providing adequate security, reiterating that he owes Nigerians a debt of gratitude for the opportunity to serve. Speaking at…

Security

PHOTOS: Troops Neutralise Dozens Of ISWAP Fighters In Borno

John Ogunsemore May 29, 2021 0

Dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were on Friday night dispatched to the great beyond by troops of the Nigerian Army around Kalage-Rann axis of Borno State. It was learnt that the soldiers recovered weapons…

News

Zulum’s govt threatens to revoke Borno housing contract over delay

Agency Report May 4, 2021 0

The Borno Task Force for the construction of 500 housing units in Jimtilo area of Maiduguri has given contractors handling the project one week to return to site or face revocation. Secretary of the task force, Alhaji Mohammed Abdu, gave…

Security

2 soldiers killed as troops wipe out scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

News Agency of Nigeria Apr 12, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army says its troops supported by Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have thwarted Boko Haram terrorists’ incursion into Damasak, Headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno, killing scores. The…

Government

We’ll identify, punish influential people causing nuisance in Nigeria – Buhari

John Ogunsemore Feb 16, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said that the stability of the country is of paramount interest to him and Federal Government will continue to work towards it despite the actions of a few people. According to a statement by…

Government

Troops Eliminate Terrorists, Destroy 7 Gun Trucks in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Jan 16, 2021 0

Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in conjunction with Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed seven of their gun trucks in Matte, Borno. The acting Director, Defence…

News

Borno earmarks N352m for CJTF, hunters to fight insurgents

John Ogunsemore Jan 7, 2021 0

The Borno Executive Council has approved N352 million for the operations of the Civilian Joint Task Force ( CJTF) and hunters, in the fight against insurgency in the state. The Commissioner of Information, Alhaji Babakura Abba-Jato, who…

Government

Borno Gov. Signs N248 Billion 2021 Budget Into Law

Yakubu Uba Jan 4, 2021 0

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday signed the state N248 billion 2021 budget into law. Speaking at the ceremony in Government House, Maiduguri, Zulum charged all government ministries, departments and agencies to comply…

Insecurity

Borno Residents Disappear As Boko Haram Attack

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 27, 2020 0

Borno residents have abandoned their homes as terrorist group, Boko Haram, attacked four villages in the southern part of state. Sources within the region confirmed that the attack occurred on Saturday night. The terrorists, who…

Government

Borno Government Saves N237m After LG Workers Verification – Committee

Yakubu Uba Dec 24, 2020 0

The Committee set up by the Borno government to verify local government staff has said N237 million is now being saved monthly after the exercise. The Chairman Kaka Mallam-Yale disclosed this on Thursday in Maiduguri…

Security

Borno: Despite recent killings, security has improved under Buhari – Zulum

John Ogunsemore Dec 7, 2020 0

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State says security in the state has improved under President Muhammadu Buhari, in spite of penultimate Saturday's killing of 43 rice farmers by Boko Haram. Zulum spoke Monday in Maiduguri while receiving…

Features

Why Buhari hasn’t sacked service chiefs – Garba Shehu

John Ogunsemore Dec 1, 2020 0

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has explained why the nation's service chiefs are still holding their jobs despite mounting calls for their dismissal. He spoke Monday night during…

News

Borno farmers: Armed Forces have my marching orders to take fight to insurgents – Buhari

John Ogunsemore Nov 30, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says the armed forces have his marching orders to take the fight to insurgents in the North-East. This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba…

News

Borno rice farmers: UN report of 110 death misleading – DHQ

John Ogunsemore Nov 30, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters has disagreed with a comment by the United Nations (UN) that 110 civilians were killed by Boko Haram in the Zabarmani area of Jere local government area on Saturday. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations,…

Government

Borno to Launch 25 Year Development Plan

Yakubu Uba Nov 13, 2020 0

Borno Government is to launch a 25-year Development Plan aimed at fast-tracking development and restoring the lost glory of the state, a statement on Thursday by the Director of Press, Government House, Mr Pindar Ndahi, said…

Features

Boko Haram started like #EndSARS protest – Borno gov says after visiting Buhari

John Ogunsemore Nov 6, 2020 0

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum says Boko Haram insurgency started in similar fashion to the #EndSARS protests. He disclosed this in an interaction with State House correspondents after a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the…

News

Casualties from Boko Haram Attack on Governor Zulum Rise to 30

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 27, 2020 0

The Governor expressed sadness at the loss of lives stemming from the Boko Haram attack saying the terrorists intended to take over

Security

Scores of terrorists killed in massive air strikes on hideouts in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Sep 26, 2020 0

The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole under subsidiary ‘Operation Hail Storm 2’, has eliminated scores of terrorists in massive air strikes on their camps in Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche,…

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