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Terrorists ambush Zulum’s convoy, kill 7 soldiers, others

John Ogunsemore Nov 22, 2020 0

Seven soldiers and two members of the Civilian JTF reported killed Saturday when terrorists launched an attack on the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum's convoy at Ja'alta along Gajiram to Monguno Road.The advance team was said to be…

Metro

ICYMI: What Abducted Cleric Shown In Boko Haram Video Told Plateau Govt, Church

John Ogunsemore Oct 29, 2020 0

Reverend Polycarp Zango, a Christian cleric that went missing recently, says he is in the custody of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).Zango is a Pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Jos, Plateau State, who…

Government

Troops Overrun Boko Haram/ISWAP Hideouts – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 22, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says that the land and air components of Operation Lafiya Dole have successfully overrun many Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ hideouts in one week in North East.…

Aviation

Military Airstrike Destroys ISWAP Strongholds In Borno, Kills Scores

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 16, 2020 0

The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralised several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements and destroyed their hideouts at Tudun Wulgo and Tumbun Gini in Borno. SEE ALSO: Helicopter Company In Kobe Bryant…

Security

ISWAP executes 5 soldiers kidnapped from APC on Friday

John Ogunsemore Sep 28, 2020 0

Five soldiers that went missing from Friday's attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum have been killed by their abductors.The soldiers were abducted by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) from an…

Politics

Atiku reveals why Nigerians should be concerned about attack on Borno gov’s convoy

John Ogunsemore Sep 26, 2020 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried Friday's attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).The terrorists had ambushed the convoy in Baga…

Security

Military wipes out 111 terrorists, 15 commanders

John Ogunsemore Aug 28, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says 111 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists have been neutralised, out of which 15 are commanders of the groups, in August.This is just as the DHQ said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, working together with…

News

Troops Free Captive Nigerian Nurse from ISWAP Captivity

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 27, 2020 0

The Nurse was among other captives who ran for dear life when troops stormed the ISWAP strongholds in Lake Chad.

Features

20 ISWAP Commanders Allegedly Killed in Air Force Strike

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 19, 2020 0

Bukar Meram which became a major ISWAP logistics base, housing some of its fighters and leaders were attacked by Nigerian Air Force Jets and Helicopter Gunships which took out key buildings

Security

Borno: Insurgents take hundreds hostage

John Ogunsemore Aug 19, 2020 0

Hundreds of Borno residents have reportedly been taken hostage by insurgents shortly after returning from a two-year stay in an Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp.AFP reported that members of the Islamic State West Africa Province…

Politics

Fani-Kayode reacts as ex-Mali intelligence chief says ISWAP sponsoring MURIC

John Ogunsemore Aug 11, 2020 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has expressed shock at an allegation that the popular Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) was being sponsored by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).In a tweet on Tuesday, the…

Metro

Bulama: Meet Aid Worker Executed By Boko Haram 7 Days To Wedding (Photo)

John Ogunsemore Jul 23, 2020 0

The nation was thrown into mourning on Wednesday when Boko Haram terrorists released a video of the killing of five aid workers in Borno State.They were kidnapped in June along Maiduguri-Monguno Road and killed on Wednesday after their…

Security

Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram/ISWAP Commanders, Members– DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 19, 2020 0

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated top commanders and members of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in recent encounters in the northeast, according to Defence Headquarters. SEE ALSO: China…

Crime

Release Sought for Kidnapped Mali Opposition Leader

Oladipupo Ehindero Jun 23, 2020 0

Four years ago, Mali opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé was posing with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at the Democratic Party convention, part of an African delegation representing the continent’s most prominent democracy…

News

ISWAP Distributed Manifesto Leaflets to Civilians in Monguno Attack

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 14, 2020 0

The Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP) terrorist organisation had some time to distribute leaflets to civilians in Monguno during a Saturday attack which left 20 of their fighters dead.ISWAP fighters infiltrated Monguno town in Borno…

News

Troops Kill 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters as Attack on Monguno is Repelled

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 14, 2020 0

At least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed by troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole when they attempted to attack Monguno according to a report from the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.See Also: Nigerians…

Security

Buhari AWOL As Islamic Insurgents Kill More Than COVID-19 – Washington Post

John Ogunsemore Jun 11, 2020 0

“Government at all levels in Nigeria has diverted attention to COVID-19 and relegated the issue of insecurity to the background,” said Hassan Aliyu Yaulari, a 48-year-old civil servant in Maiduguri, Borno State.The civil servant spoke…

Insecurity

69 now dead following ISWAP attack on Borno community

John Ogunsemore Jun 10, 2020 0

The death toll from an attack by a faction of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a Borno community has now risen to 69.AFP reported this Wednesday, quoting security forces and residents of Felo village at Gabio district,…

Metro

Nigeria Army Eliminate 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Baga

Tony Abu Momoh May 18, 2020 0

Nigeria Army Troops belonging to Operation Lafiya Dole eliminated at least 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Baga, Borno state over the weekendThe troops of 130 Battalion supported by troops from the Army Super Camp at Baga had a fierce…

Features

Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists abandon wives, kids as military offensive heighten

John Ogunsemore May 16, 2020 0

Members of the terror groups, Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have been abandoning their family members in a bid to escape onslaught from Nigerian military forces.This emerged on Friday when the Coordinator,…

Government

11 ISWAP Terrorists Surrender to Nigerian Troops in North East

Sumaila Ogbaje May 15, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that 11 members Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in North East.The Coordinator, Defence Media…

News

Nigerian Army Begins Massive Offensive Against Boko Haram/ISWAP

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 20, 2020 0

All indications point to a massive offensive against Boko Haram/ISWAP elements by the Nigerian Army in the North-east.Reports by THISDAY Newspaper say there is massive deployment of men and materiel to the North-east for what appears to…

News

Nigerian Troops Kill 105 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists in Yobe (Graphic Photos)

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 20, 2020 0

More good news emerging from the Yobe theatre of the war against terror say Nigerian troops killed a total of 105 Boko Haram Terrorists as well as some elements of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters.This feat was…

Government

Scores of Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Borno Boko Haram Ambush

Tony Abu Momoh Mar 24, 2020 0

Grim news from Borno State allege that at least 100 soldiers have been killed and dozens of others abducted when their convoy was ambushed by fighters belonging to Islamic terrorists Boko Haram.The troops involved in clearance…

Security

Terrorists Abduct Civilian JTF Commander In Chibok

John Ogunsemore Feb 27, 2020 0

The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror group has abducted Mohammed Abba, the Head of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Bambula community in Chibok LGA of Borno State.According to TheCable, the terror group abducted…

Foreign

NAF destroys ISWAP hideout, Neutralizes Insurgents in Borno

Doris Esa Feb 20, 2020 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout at Bukar Meram on the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin in Northern Borno. SEE ALSO: Ebonyi Lawmaker Promises Quality, Effective…

News

Nigerian Air Force destroys terrorists’ facilities in Borno State

Doris Esa Sep 13, 2019 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp near Mallam Fatori on the fringes of Lake Chad in the Northern part of Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Nigerian Air Force…

Security

“Our last battle with ISWAP was on July 29” – Military denies fresh reports of 40…

John Ogunsemore Aug 3, 2019 0

The Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has described the report of attack by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on its troops and killing of 40 soldiers as false.The MNJTF’s Chief of Military Public…

News

10 ISWAP terrorists neutralised in Baga – MNJTF

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 29, 2019 0

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and national troops have dealt a deadly blow on the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), killing 10 of its terrorists in Baga, Borno.A statement by Col. Timothy Antigha, the Chief of…

Security

ISIS has taken a new interest in Nigeria – Troops lament as Boko Haram fighters kill 28…

Samuel Oduoye Jun 19, 2019 0

No fewer than 28 soldiers lost their lives on Monday when Boko Haram fighters invaded a military base in Borno state.The insurgents, who combed the military base in Gajiram, Nganzai local government area of the state, carted away…

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