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WORRIES OVER RESURGENCE OF BOKO HARAM ATTACKS IN BORNO
▪︎▪︎▪︎How 65 People Were Killed In Darajamal
▪︎▪︎▪︎As Air Force Jets Neutralize 38 Terrorists ▪︎▪︎▪︎Gov Zulum Promises to stand up to the situation.
By: Special Correspondent.
It is no longer news that there is a resurgence of terrorist attacks on soft spots across Borno state.
These attacks come in the face of alarms, sounded by Borno state Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.
Hardly does a week pass without incidents reported, from Chibok, through Gwoza, Ngoshe, Damboa, Marte, or Konduga.
And so, it was a tale of death blood tears, fears, and confusion when Boko Haram insurgents sneaked in on Darajamal, a sleepy town in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state last Friday.
The villagers were awaken to the sounds of sparodic gun shots, followed by cries of anguish amidst shouts of Allahu Akbar, as the dare devil gunmen came attacking.
Not even the presence of soldiers posted to the community could deter them.
Security operatives were generally caught off guard, and even when they tried to respond, they were so few in number and their firepower limited, compared to that of the marauding Boko Haram elements.
The town was completely overwhelmed, and at the last count, 5 soldiers and 65 civilians lay dead: murdered in the ensuing confusion.
Before day break, the attackers had fizzled out of the town, leaving behind corpses for the locals to mourn and bury.
But as they were settling down to celeberate their victory over Darajamal attack, Air Force fighter jets belonging to the Nigerian Air Force and ground troops had mobilized for a counter offenssive, which led to the death of over 30 of the terrorists, in what has been described as a coordinated and retaliatory attack.
The attack came just as the town which was sacked by the terrorists a few years back, was beginning to readjust to normal life, having been returned and resettled by the Borno state Government recently.
Some of the returnees had hardly settled in their new houses provided by the Borno state government before they were forced to flee, to nowhere in particular.
Some of them who managed to reach Bama, told National Trail, that, the terrorists who came in their numbers shot at fleeing villagers and setting their houses ablaze, as soldiers tried their best to respond, in the process of which they brought down a few of the terrorists, but lost 5 of their own men.
Borno state Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, had to abandon all other engagements and rushed down to Darajamal, to empathize with residents, to acertain the level of devastation and assist the families.
Governor Zulum who was visibly disturbed told the frightened villagers that they should be resilient, as the government will always be there for them.
He described as barbaric and inhuman the activities of Boko insurgents in recent times, even as he promised to put in place extra security measures to curb the menace.
Zulum promised to deploy the newly trained Forest Guards, so as to complement the efforts of the Military and other security agencies.
Also worried was the Member representing Bama, Ngala and Kalabalge state constituency, Zainab Gimba, who spoke to our correspondent condemning the attack and called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in ensuring that citizens feel safet and their security guaranteed.
She lamented a situation where victims of the Darajamal attack were only recently resettled, before their hopes were again shattered.
The Senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume has bern vehement in condemning the attack and the resurgence of Boko Haram activities recently.
Ndume, whose hometown, Gwoza also came under attacks recently, said, Nigerian government should stop paying lip service to the Boko Haram issue, and take ruthless and drastic steps towards eliminating the terrorists.
According to Ndume, it is ironical that, at a time government claims to have deescalated Boko Haram, they are becoming more daring in Borno and citizens are being traumatised daily.
He called for a possible resort to external help if the military proves incapable.
While sympathising with the Government of Borno state and the people of Gwoza and Darajamal, who were the latest victims, Ndume called on the people to increase their level of vigilance and to remain reisilent in the face of the renewed attacks.
By Fabian Apechihin
The 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill has moved to the state level following its consideration by the National Assembly, paving the way for state legislatures to consider the proposed amendments.
The development comes amid renewed attention on constitutional reform and ongoing discussions over proposed changes to Nigeria’s governing framework.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over allegations surrounding borrowing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi Agbese, speaking in an interview with Channels Television, rejected claims that Wike had undertaken borrowing without the knowledge or approval of the National Assembly.
Agbese said the FCT minister could not independently create a sovereign borrowing obligation, stressing that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures.
“Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings. There is no basis for the allegation that he has been borrowing money behind the back of the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
He explained that borrowing to finance infrastructure was not unlawful where the required approvals and procedures had been followed.
“Borrowing for infrastructure development is not unlawful in itself, provided the prescribed approvals and procedures are followed,” he added.
The House spokesperson further argued that an increase in the FCT’s debt profile should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of illegal borrowing, citing the scale of infrastructure projects being undertaken in Abuja under Wike.
According to Agbese, the key issue is whether the appropriate approvals were obtained for specific borrowing transactions, rather than simply whether the FCT’s overall debt profile has increased.
The comments come as scrutiny continues over public borrowing, infrastructure financing and the legal procedures governing government debt at both the federal and sub-national levels.
By Fabian Apechihin
The 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill has moved to the state level following its consideration by the National Assembly, paving the way for state legislatures to consider the proposed amendments.
The development comes amid renewed attention on constitutional reform and ongoing discussions over proposed changes to Nigeria’s governing framework.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over allegations surrounding borrowing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi Agbese, speaking in an interview with Channels Television, rejected claims that Wike had undertaken borrowing without the knowledge or approval of the National Assembly.
Agbese said the FCT minister could not independently create a sovereign borrowing obligation, stressing that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures.
“Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings. There is no basis for the allegation that he has been borrowing money behind the back of the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
He explained that borrowing to finance infrastructure was not unlawful where the required approvals and procedures had been followed.
“Borrowing for infrastructure development is not unlawful in itself, provided the prescribed approvals and procedures are followed,” he added.
The House spokesperson further argued that an increase in the FCT’s debt profile should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of illegal borrowing, citing the scale of infrastructure projects being undertaken in Abuja under Wike.
According to Agbese, the key issue is whether the appropriate approvals were obtained for specific borrowing transactions, rather than simply whether the FCT’s overall debt profile has increased.
The comments come as scrutiny continues over public borrowing, infrastructure financing and the legal procedures governing government debt at both the federal and sub-national levels.
By Fabian Apechihin
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its intention to contest the 2027 presidential election despite the decision of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The party said Wike’s decision was personal and did not alter its position to participate in the presidential election with its candidate, Senator Sandy Onor. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, made the clarification on Wednesday.
According to the party, a recent conversation between Wike and Onor should not be interpreted as a political negotiation between the minister and the PDP.
“He told Nigerians that Sandy is his friend. And they only had a friendly discussion within the umbrella of friendship. So, that is just a personal discussion between him and his friend,” Mohammed said.
He added that Wike’s support for Tinubu did not prevent the PDP from fielding candidates for the presidential, governorship and legislative elections.
Wike had earlier clarified that his support in 2027 was specifically for Tinubu’s presidential re-election and did not amount to an agreement that the PDP would withdraw from other electoral contests. He also said he never promised that the PDP would abandon its candidates for governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections.
“I said I will support the President from day one. I never told Mr President I will join APC,” Wike said.
The minister also maintained that his proposed Rainbow Coalition was not an arrangement with the All Progressives Congress (APC), but rather a platform through which politicians from different parties could mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The issue has generated disagreement with some APC governors, who have expressed concern about a political arrangement that could affect the party’s candidates at other levels.
APC Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodinma, said the governors would not support any alliance or arrangement that could weaken the APC or adversely affect its candidates.
Meanwhile, APC presidential campaign council spokesperson Ima Niboro has urged Wike and APC governors to end their public exchanges and concentrate on political mobilisation.
“When I said tone down the rhetoric, I do not mean stop working. Stop talking, go and work,” Niboro said.
He urged political leaders to strengthen their grassroots structures and engage directly with voters rather than continue exchanging statements in the media.
“All this shouting is not taking anybody anywhere. Go and work. Go and establish your authority on your political base,” he said.
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