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Kwara: Panic, as bandits strike 3 communities simultaneously

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of three rural communities in the Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State are currently living in a state of extreme fear following a series of coordinated attacks by suspected bandits late Wednesday night. The armed invaders reportedly struck Iwo Odo-Ore, Gaa-Idera, and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin almost at the same time, indicating a well-planned operation. During the violent raids, several villagers were forcefully taken into the forest, while others sustained gunshot wounds as the criminals rustled cattle and looted properties. The situation was especially dire in Iwo Odo-Ore,…

Over 700 repentant Boko Haram members set for reintegration after rehabilitation programme

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

More than 700 former Boko Haram insurgents who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into society, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in affected regions. According to credible sources familiar with the development, preparations are currently underway at the rehabilitation facility ahead of a formal graduation ceremony for the individuals, described as “clients” of the programme. The event will signify the completion of a comprehensive process designed to transform former fighters into law-abiding citizens. It was gathered that the rehabilitation…

Borno abductions: Ndume demands urgent rescue, says insecurity can end in 6 months

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senator Ali Ndume has raised fresh alarm over the abduction of more than 400 residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, urging swift federal intervention while insisting Nigeria can defeat insecurity within six months if decisive action is taken. The lawmaker, who represents Borno-South Senatorial District, disclosed that the victims – mostly women and children – were kidnapped last month by insurgents linked to Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS). He said the attackers not only abducted residents but also destroyed homes and military posts during…

NAF launches probe into Jilli market airstrike

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has initiated an investigation into reports of an accidental airstrike on a weekly market in Jilli, a community located along the Borno–Yobe border. The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, on Sunday ordered an immediate probe, emphasising that the Nigerian Air Force treats any report of civilian casualties with “utmost seriousness and empathy”. This was disclosed by NAF spokesman, Ehimen Ejodame, in response to inquiries over the incident. Recall that at least 56 people – mostly traders – were feared killed, while 14 others sustained…

B’Haram terrorists kill Army Colonel, 21 soldiers in Borno attack

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked a military outpost in Monguno, Borno State, killing at least 22 soldiers of the Nigerian Army, according to sources familiar with the incident. The overnight assault is said to have occurred as the military was preparing to launch a renewed offensive against the terrorists, who have recently intensified attacks on security forces in the region. The affected officer, Colonel I.A. Muhammad, along with his troops, was attached to the 242 Battalion in Borno, an area that has remained a major hotspot in the long-running…

NAF airstrike: “We need answers, not condolences” – Gumi

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Demands probe Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi has called for an urgent investigation into the Nigerian Air Force airstrike that reportedly killed more than 50 civilians at a weekly market in Jilli village along the Borno–Yobe border. Reacting in a Facebook post yesterday, Gumi questioned the accountability of those responsible for the operation, asking who authorised and executed the bombings that hit innocent civilians. He cited previous incidents, including the Tudun-Biri bombing and other reported strikes in Nasarawa and Sokoto, describing them as part of a troubling pattern of…

416 Borno abductees surface in B’Haram video

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Plead for urgent rescue A faction of the Boko Haram insurgent group, identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), has released a video showing 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, offering what it described as “proof of life” more than a month after the attack on the community. The 6-minute, 43-second footage, reportedly recorded at the request of the Borno-South Youths Alliance (BOSYA), shows mostly women and children, alongside a few men, surrounded by armed insurgents. In the video, the group claimed the…

Gunmen kill 8 in fresh Plateau attack

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least eight people have been killed in a late-night attack on Mbwelle village in Boƙƙos local government area of Plateau State. According to reports, the assailants struck around 11 p.m. on Thursday, opening fire on residents and killing members of an extended family, while injuring others and leaving several persons unaccounted for. The victims were identified as Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus and Innocent Barnabas Makwin. Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in…

Borno: B’Haram launches fresh attack, kills Army General, soldiers

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

A fresh attack by Boko Haram insurgents has left several Nigerian soldiers dead, including a senior army officer, after a military base in Borno State came under heavy assault late Wednesday night. The attack was carried out by fighters linked to the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram. According to reports, the incident happened at a Joint Task Force formation in Benesheikh, located in Kaga local government area. The town sits along the busy Damaturu Road, a known route often targeted by insurgents. Sources within the military said the attackers…

Bandits kill ladies who refused to be raped in captivity in Kaduna

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Terrorists have shot dead two ladies among the 14 victims abducted from Janjala community in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna State, on March, 1, 2026. According to a report published on Sunday, a vigilante member and his wife alongside 12 others were abducted from the community. The terrorists had demanded ₦14 million as ransom. The families had pleaded with the bandits repeatedly but they stood their ground.They later struggled to raise ₦13 million which they took to the kidnappers who in turn freed other women in captivity but held…