Tag: Boko Haram
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Boko Haram ISWAP wrecks havoc on Another Borno Village
***kill 4, kidnap scores including women, children. By: Ali Musa Biu- Maiduguri Suspected Members of the Islamic State West Africa, ISWAP invaded Kautikari village of Chibok Local Government Area in Borno state killing four residents and abducted unspecified number of women and children. Fleeing residents told our correspondent on Saturday morning that apart from burning…
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Zulum receives women, children who escaped from Boko Haram bondage
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday received six women and nine children who escaped from the bondage of Boko Haram terrorists. Presenting the women and children to the governor in Maiduguri, the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, said they were abducted in Borno and Adamawa. They, however, escaped from the terrorists in…
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More than 8,000 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered – GOC
The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Brig.-Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo, says more than 8,000 Boko Haram terrorists have so far surrendered to troops He said the terrorists surrendered from their enclaves in Sambisa Forests, as well as other hideouts. Eyitayo, who is also the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, disclosed this during a…
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Boko Haram desertions in Nigeria could be the tipping point – Study
At least 2,122 people associated with Boko Haram have left the group since Abubakar Shekau, long-time leader of its faction, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnah lid-Da’wati wa’l-Jihad (JAS), died in May this year. Understanding why members leave Boko Haram is important – it provides authorities with information that can be used to counter terrorism in the area,…
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Boko Haram: Zulum inducts 1,000 hunters to secure farmers
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday chaired the induction of 1,000 hunters freshly engaged to join existing ones in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram. The hunters are to provide dedicated protection to farmers who cultivate crops in outskirts of Jere, where over 70 farmers were killed in November 2020 as well as…
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43 farmers killed by Boko Haram didn’t have clearance to farm —Buhari’s aide
The Presidency on Monday stated that the 43 farmers that were killed by Boko Haram on Saturday did not have military clearance to be on the rice farms when the attack happened. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in an interview with the BBC on Monday. He said…
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Again, Gov. Zulum urges Boko Haram members to surrender
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has again urged members of the Boko Haram to stop the killings and surrender. Zulum made the call on Wednesday at the launch of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) Super Camp and lists of key Boko Haram wanted members in Chabbal in Konduga Local Government Area. Zulum said that the…
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IG condemns attack on security convoy in Borno
Mr Mohammed Adamu, has condemned attack on security convoy in Borno by armed men suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the convoy came under attack on Friday along…
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Between Gov Zulum, Security Agencies, the Terrorists and the mystery Attacks
By: Inuwa Bwala So many questions crossed my mind immediately on receiving the news of the second ambush on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. Besides my personal worries for his safety and the likely triumph by the insurgents over his territory, I was confused as to what is really happening.…
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Borno: Military launch air attack on Boko Haram camp, killed many terrorists
By: Ali Musa Biu- Maiduguri Nigerian Airforce jets have launched an aerial attack on a settlement along the Yale-Kumshe axis in Borno state. Intelligence reports established that the location served as a staging area from where the terrorists launch attacks on other parts of the state. A statement from Major General John Enenche, Coordinator Defence…