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Borno: Many soldiers reportedly killed, as ISWAP attacks military base

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

Several soldiers are feared dead and others injured after fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base in Ngamdu, Borno state, early yesterday morning. Reports said the terrorists stormed the Ngamdu military camp around 2 a.m. and began shooting at soldiers on duty. The insurgents reportedly carried out a late-night assault on the Ngamdu military camp, causing casualties among the troops. Some of the injured soldiers have been taken by ambulance to the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu for treatment.

Borno: Police, JTF repel B’Haram assault, as soldiers reportedly abandon battlefront

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

A combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack in Banki, Bama LGA of Borno State, at the weekend – even as some soldiers reportedly fled the battlefield. Residents, who spoke to newsmen, commended the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Banki, for rallying his men and mobilising local support during the fierce gun battle. A resident, simply identified as Aminu, said the DPO refused to abandon his post despite being advised to flee. “He organised…

Insecurity: Troops eliminate 11 ISWAP fighters in Borno, Adamawa raids

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

Nigerian forces say they have eliminated 11 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in back-to-back operations across the country’s North-East, as part of a renewed drive to dismantle extremist cells. The clashes occurred on September 15 along the Baga–Cross Kauwa road in Borno State, and in Umbo, Madagali local government area of Adamawa State, according to the joint task force coordinating counter-insurgency operations. In the first encounter near Garin Giwa, Kukawa LGA, ISWAP fighters ambushed troops with an improvised explosive device before opening fire. Soldiers fought back, killing eight…

“Forces behind Boko Haram killings blind to faith, tribe” – Sen. Ndume

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Aminu Imam

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has cautioned against giving religious coloration to the victims of Boko Haram attacks, stressing that the insurgents’ violence knows no faith or tribe. Ndume gave the admonition in a statement yesterday, following renewed weekend attacks in Ngoshe village, Gwoza local government area, and Mussa community in Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State. During the incidents, five Muslim farmers were killed on Saturday in Ngoshe, while three Christians were murdered the following day in Mussa. Reports also indicated that dozens of houses were razed during…

Israel to help Nigeria combat bandits, Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 Aminu Imam

Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in key areas including counter-terrorism, intelligence, information sharing, security financing, and training. This was disclosed in a joint communiqué issued on Monday, signed by Nigeria’s deputy foreign minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and her Israeli counterpart, Sharren Haskel-Harpaz, following a high-level political meeting held on Monday. According to the communiqué, the meeting reflected the enduring and strategic partnership between both nations. The discussions focused on critical multilateral issues such as global security, counter-terrorism, and bilateral political and economic cooperation. Both Ministers endorsed…

Borno: Soldiers kill terrorist commander, rescue kidnapped victims

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Aminu Imam

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a terrorist commander identified as Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir, along with his foot soldiers. The terrorists were killed during a repelled attack in the Balge local government area of Borno State. According to a statement issued yesterday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Appolonia Anele, noted that an AK-47 rifle, unexploded ordnance, two rocket-propelled grenades, and other items were recovered during the operation. She said: “The Nigerian Army has recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralising a…

Over 200 B’Haram terrorists surrender in Lake Chad axis – MJTF

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

In what it described as a significant victory against terrorism, the Multi-national Joint Task Force, (MJTF) yesterday disclosed that 210 Boko Haram terrorists, including conscripted fighters and their families, have surrendered to its troops operating under Sector-2 in Bol, Baga Sola of Lake Chad. According to the spokesman of MNJTF, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the mass surrender followed intensified kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the region. In an issued statement yesterday, he said, “The surrendered terrorists confessed to having participated in various terrorist acts along the Bakatolerom, Barkalam, Litri, and…

Insecurity: “Boko Haram has politicians, soldiers as informants” – Zulum

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has accused certain Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces of acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking yesterday, during an interview, Zulum said the State government is working to strengthen its intelligence network to identify and address such sabotage. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities. What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with them ruthlessly”, he said. Zulum also called for an end to…

Security forces accompanying Zulum engage Boko Haram in gunfight

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

Security personnel escorting the convoy of Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, clashed with Boko Haram terrorists on their way back to Maiduguri from Gomboru Ngala. According to reports, the Governor had just completed a three-day tour of the area following recent terrorist attacks. It was gathered that the gunfight occurred between 12:50 pm and 1:30 pm, after the convoy encountered the terrorists, whose intentions were unclear. Security forces immediately engaged them in a firefight that lasted nearly 30 minutes. It is unclear whether Governor Zulum was in the…

Army raises alarm over B’Haram’s use of army drones in Borno

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Theatre Commander of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai’ (OPHK), has expressed concerns over the growing use of “armed drones” by the Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East region, warning that such tactics are difficult to detect using conventional radar systems. The Commander disclosed this development on Tuesday, during a briefing in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to him, some of the drones being deployed by the insurgents are similar to those deployed in countries like Israel and Ukraine. “The terrorists have changed tactics, resorting to multi-pronged attacks on isolated and vulnerable deployments.…