Tag: Borno Attacks

Borno: Lieutenant, 6 others killed as terrorists ambush Army convoy

Aminu Imam

A military convoy, including a Lieutenant and several soldiers, have fallen victim to a deadly ambush by the Boko Haram sect along the Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road, a notorious hotspot for terrorist attacks linking Borno and Yobe States. The assault, occurring on Thursday evening, resulted in significant casualties, intensifying concerns over the security of the region. According to a reliable source, who spoke with newsmen, reported that the attack led to the tragic deaths of the lieutenant officer, a driver, a gunner, and four other soldiers, marking a somber moment for…

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Borno: Suicide bomber heading towards mosque killed self, injured 2 others – Police

Aminu Imam

The Police in Borno yesterday confirmed that a suicide bomber injured two persons in Biu local government area of the State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahum, said yesterday, that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday, when the Muslim faithful were observing their night prayers. ”The male suicide bomber, who was suspected to be heading to the mosque, detonated the Improvised Explosive Device, (IED) close to the roundabout, killing himself. ”Two passers-by who were wounded by the explosive were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. A…

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Borno, Kaduna Abductions: Tinubu directs immediate rescue of captives

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the kidnap of female Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State, and the abducted students in Kaduna State. Recall that bandits, on Thursday, attacked the Government Secondary School and LEA primary school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, whisking away no fewer than 280 students, pupils and teachers. It was learned that the assailants reportedly shot at their victims before taking away the students and educators from both schools While in Ngala, the headquarters of Gambarou Ngala, in Borno State, on Monday, a staggering number of 319 women…

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Borno: Boko Haram terrorists kills 12, abduct one

Aminu Imam

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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Borno: Boko Haram beheads 11 loggers 

Aminu Imam

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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Borno: Again, Boko Haram slaughters 13 farmers

Aminu Imam

No fewer than 13 farmers have been killed while several others are missing, as suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked rice farmers on their farms in Mafa local government area of Borno State on Sunday evening. It was gathered that the insurgents stormed rice fields and rounded up the farmers, who were harvesting their farm produce in Karkut and Koshebe general area, Mafa LGA, slaughtering them with knives. According to Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sources, 13 dead bodies have been recovered, as search for missing people continues. A source…

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Borno Attacks: The situation facing us is a tough one, says Zulum

Ishaku Yohanna

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum said he is saddened by the killing of 11 security personnel made up of eight policemen and three Civilian JTF members ambushed on their way to Baga as security backup in reconstruction efforts. A statement by his spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau, on Saturday said those killed included eight policemen and three civilian JTF members who were ambushed on their way to Baga as security back-ups in reconstruction efforts. The statement said the governor was in Baga from Thursday till Friday in an effort to…

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