Tag: Boko Haram

Zulum expresses concern over possible Boko Haram prison escape amidst floods

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Zulum on flood

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed concern over the possibility that some Boko Haram leaders serving sentences may have escaped from a correctional facility in Maiduguri after severe flooding hit the State capital. Reports had highlighted that the flood claimed lives and caused significant destruction, including the damage of a section of an old prison in the city. In response, many inmates were transferred to a newly constructed maximum-security prison in Maiduguri. While a security source confirmed the evacuation of inmates, unverified reports suggest that some may…

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Over 100 Boko Haram terrorists perish in Sambisa Forest as flood ravages their enclave

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BH terrorists perish

Scores of members of the Boko Haram terrorist organisation have been reportedly killed following the flooding that ravaged Borno State on Tuesday, September 10. The flood according to security sources, was caused by the failure of the Alau Dam, which took over the Sambisa Forest, known as the terrorists’ stronghold in the region. It is also gathered that many family members, including dozens of women and children tied to the terrorists, lost their lives as their homes were swept away by the flood. Sources indicate that the Sambisa Forest was…

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‘Boko Haram plan to infiltrate nationwide protest’ – Yobe Police

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The Yobe State Police Command says the Boko Haram insurgents have planned to infiltrate the planned nationwide protest in the State. The spokesman of the Command, DSP Dungus AbdulKarim, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Yobe, the State capital. According to him, intelligence received by the Command indicated that foreign mercenaries were engaged to destroy lives and property at the protest. He therefore, called on individuals planning to participate in the protest to exercise caution. “As Yobe State recovers from insurgency, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed,…

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Borno: Boko Haram terrorists kills 12, abduct one

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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in military uniform have killed 12 persons and abducted one, in Gatamarwa and Tsiha communities, situated in Chibok local government area of Borno State. The latest attack came barely two weeks after the insurgents perpetrated a similar attack in Chibok, where they killed two persons and looted food stuff in some houses before settling them ablaze. The Police Public Relations officer, Borno State command, ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth, confirmed the attack saying 12 corpses were recovered. According to him, “The gunmen shot sporadically at the people in…

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FG resumes trial of suspected Boko Haram members

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The Federal Government, yesterday, resumed the trial of suspected Boko Haram suspects. The trial is held at the ‘Kainji Prosecution Project Phase IV’, in Niger State. Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), while speaking at the opening of the court session in Niger yesterday, said the first phase commenced in 2017, adding that the FG in the 2017 trial secured a total of 366 convictions, while 896 others were discharged for lack of evidence. Fagbemi also said 61 other cases were subsequently adjourned for…

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‘Nigeria faces relentless Boko Haram, ISIS attacks’ – US report

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Nigeria faced persistent terrorism attacks in 2022, the U.S. Department of States has said in its latest 2022 Country Reports on Terrorism, (CRT). The report highlights the relentless attacks conducted by ISIS-West Africa (ISIS-WA), Boko Haram and Ansaru across the northern and central regions of Nigeria in 2022. The CRT report stated that, “ISIS-West Africa (ISIS-WA), Boko Haram and Ansaru continued attacks against Nigerian government and security forces and civilians across the northern and central regions of Nigeria, resulting in deaths, injuries, abductions, and the destruction of property. “As the…

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Borno: Boko Haram beheads 11 loggers 

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No fewer than 11 loggers have been reportedly beheaded by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Damboa local government area of Borno State. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Monday, near Bale, a remote village in Damboa lga. According to local vigilante sources, the bodies of the victims were recovered at the scene around 5 pm. He said, “Yes, six persons were recovered from the scene yesterday’s (Monday) evening and they were dismembered. They were found in a pool of blood, because all parts of their bodies were cut…

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Boko Haram top Commander, Abu Asad, eliminated in NAF airstrikes 

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In a resounding victory for ‘Operation Hadin Kai’’s Air Component, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a devastating air strike on a gathering of terrorists in a remote location within the Mandara Mountains killing a key terrorist figure, Abu Asad. The precision strikes according to the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, targeted three zinc-roofed structures nestled among numerous trees, where over 100 heavily-armed terrorists had congregated, seemingly preparing for a significant offensive or a high-level meeting. The terrorists were observed engaging in lively discussions…

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Just In! Boko Haram ambushes Gov Buni’s escorts, kills police officer

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Boko Haram ambushes Gov Buni s escorts kills police officer  Suspected Boko Haram fighters ambushed the security escorts of Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe state, on Saturday, killing one policeman and injuring six others. The attack occurred along Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State. The security team had reportedly escorted the governor to Maiduguri for the 24th Convocation ceremony of University of Maiduguri, where Vice-President Kashim Shettima was conferred with a honorary doctorate degree. While the team returned to Yobe, Buni was said to have stayed behind in Maiduguri ahead…

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Borno: Over 60 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters killed in fresh infighting

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Scores of fighters from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) groups have been reportedly killed during a renewed infighting in Borno. According to a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, ‘Zagazola Makama’, some field commanders from both groups were killed during a heavy fight at Tumbum Ali Island, in Marte LGA around 2 p.m. yesterday. The publication said the fight was in retaliation for the massive killing of ISWAP fighters by the Bakura Buduma-led faction of Boko Haram after seizing most of their hideouts.…

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