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Boko Haram Terrorists Eat Human Flesh To Survive

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10 years ago

March 7, 2016

As Troops Block Food, Embark On Mop Up Offensives

Boko-Haram-11 By Yahaya WAKILI, Maiduguri
In apparent desperation to survive following the blockade of their food and other critical supply lines, and the attendant offensives on their hideouts by Nigerian troops, Boko Haram terrorists have resorted to cooking and eating the flesh of their captives and non combatant members as meals.
Some freed captives revealed to our correspondent that even without firing a single gunshot, the remaining Boko Haram terrorists will have to surrender, or starve to death, as they are fast running out of food supplies, and had to resort to sacrificing fellow humans as meals to ensure the survival of their few remaining foot soldiers.
According to them, most of the Commanders have either fled the camps, killed in combat, or arrested while trying to secure sponsorships, including food, which has forced them to seek for alternative means of survival, including sacrificing people to be served as food for the rest to hang on to live.
They said the most vulnerable including weak captives who have become burdens to keep and non combatant members of the Boko Haram sect, who are being blamed for the food shortages in the various camps. This development is coming at a time when the Nigerian military is reported to have deployed more personnel and equipment to confront the already weakened terrorists group.
Some soldiers deployed a fortnight ago to the North East told our correspondent that, Boko Haram seems to be using their last breaths and energy to escape capture, as they only find decomposing bodies of starved terrorists, even as they have not heard a single shot from the sect members since arriving their areas of operation.
This is even as soldiers of 121 Task Force Battalion of the 26 Task Force Brigade has carried out a clearance operations at Dure district just last Saturday, following intensified efforts towards clearing remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in some hideouts in the North Eastern part of the country.
A statement from Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said that, during the encounter, troops met stiff resistance from the terrorists, with three of its men sustaining injuries but “They however overcame and cleared Dure 1, Dure 2 and Jango, Dibiye and other suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts within the general area of the district.
He said serial Improvised Explosives devices went off during the operations, injuring the three soldiers, who have since been evacuated for medical treatment and are in stable condition.
“During the operation, troops killed several terrorists and recovered 2 hand held Motorola radios one of which was booby-trapped, materials for Improvised Explosive making Devices and destroyed several grains storage facilities.”
In another development, a combined team of units under 26 Task Force Brigade based in Gwoza on Saturday also cleared Amdaga Makaranta and Amdaga Madachi of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, killing 2 Boko Haram terrorists’ fighters in the encounter.
The statement revealed that the new and desperate strategy of Boko Haram terrorists includes hiding their logistics especially grains for the rainy season in dugouts and the use of hand held radios primed with Improvised Explosive Devices as booby-traps.
Also the GOC 7 division Nigerian Army with headquarters in Maiduguri Brig. General Ezugwu, has assured that the Nigerian military is confident that God who gives victory is helping the military to decode and frustrate all terrorists’ evil plans and machinations.
General Ezugwu further noted that it is the military’s determined objective to ensure that the menace of Boko Haram would be consigned to the dustbin of inglorious history in the annals of Nigeria’s corporate existence as a nation

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“Nigeria Is in a Hurry to Celebrate Victory Over Enemies of the State,” Says Tinubu as He Decorates New Service Chiefs

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3 days ago

October 30, 2025

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By: Fabian Apechihin

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the newly appointed service chiefs to discharge their duties with utmost dedication and renewed commitment, declaring that “Nigeria is in a hurry to celebrate victory over enemies of the state.”

The President made this statement on Thursday during the decoration ceremony of the new service chiefs with their ranks at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Those decorated were General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Wahidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Vice Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff.

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the newly promoted officers, who joined the President in performing the decorations.

In his address, Tinubu underscored the central role of security in fostering national development and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians.

“Security is an essential element without which everything else becomes meaningless,” the President stated. “There can be no sustainable development if this fundamental need is not met. Our people and our nation must remain secure to enjoy the dividends of governance.”

The elevation and decoration of the new military chiefs followed their confirmation by the National Assembly on Wednesday, after a closed-door screening session with lawmakers.

It will be recalled that, in a recent overhaul of the nation’s military hierarchy, President Tinubu appointed:

Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff,
Major General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff,
Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff,
Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and
Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye retained as Chief of Defence Intelligence.

The new appointments mark a strategic restructuring of Nigeria’s security leadership aimed at strengthening the fight against insurgency, banditry, and other threats to national stability.

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FG Dismisses Coup Rumour, Reaffirms Confidence in Nigerian Military

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2 weeks ago

October 20, 2025

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By: Fabian Apechihin

The Federal Government has dismissed widespread rumours of an alleged military coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, declaring its full confidence in the loyalty and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in an interview with The Punch on Sunday, insisting that the administration has “no reason whatsoever” to doubt the assurances given by the Defence Headquarters, which had earlier denied reports linking the detention of 16 military officers to a coup attempt.

“The Federal Government has no reason to doubt the military on what it has said,” Idris stated.
“We believe the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to protecting the nation’s territorial integrity and strengthening the fight against insecurity. The government commends their sacrifice and will continue to support them in safeguarding the country.”

The minister’s remarks came a day after the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, firmly debunked a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that the detention of 16 officers was connected to a failed coup plot and the cancellation of the 65th Independence Day parade.

Gusau described the publication as “false, mischievous, and deliberately aimed at creating unnecessary tension and public distrust.”

He clarified that the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade was a purely administrative decision — taken to allow President Tinubu attend a key bilateral meeting abroad and to enable military units sustain ongoing counterinsurgency operations nationwide.

On the issue of the detained officers, Gusau said their case was “an internal disciplinary process” and not related to any political matter.

“The investigation involving the 16 officers is routine, aimed at upholding discipline and professionalism within the ranks,” he explained. “An investigative panel has been constituted, and its findings will be made public in due course.”

Reaffirming the military’s constitutional role and unwavering commitment to civilian rule, Gusau stressed emphatically:

“Democracy is forever.”

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FG Moves to Reform Civil Service Disciplinary System for Greater Efficiency

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3 weeks ago

October 14, 2025

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By: Fabian Apechihin

The Federal Government is set to overhaul the disciplinary control system in the civil service to promote efficiency, accountability, and timely resolution of cases.

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, made this known during a one-day joint retreat between the FCSC and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, Olaopa emphasized that the review would drive culture change, value reorientation, and improve the overall disciplinary framework in the public sector.

He likened the relationship between the FCSC and OHCSF to that of “Siamese twins,” noting that both bodies share crucial responsibilities in policy implementation, regulatory enforcement, and leadership across the service.

Olaopa also underscored the need for stronger collaboration and communication between the two institutions to avoid misunderstandings, build trust, and enhance service delivery.

The FCSC chairman further advocated for an integrated system that links merit-based recruitment, competency-driven human resource management, and performance evaluation with the civil service wage structure, saying such reforms would help reposition government as an “employer of choice.”

Speaking on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Esther Walson-Jack praised Olaopa’s reform initiatives, describing the retreat as a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration and efficiency within the civil service.

The renewed push for reform follows rising concerns about bureaucratic bottlenecks, delayed disciplinary actions, and weak accountability mechanisms in Nigeria’s public administration.