Tag: Borno Residents

Borno: Many feared killed in Maiduguri explosion, as troops battle terrorists

Aminu Imam

Several persons were feared dead, yesterday evening, following heavy explosion and gun battle between Boko Haram insurgents and security operatives near the Gomari area, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Though it was unclear if there were casualties as at the time of filing this report, however, reports emerging indicated that the explosion in the midst of a gun battle between the Boko Haram terrorists and troops of the Nigerian Army may have claimed the lives of many. Sources in the community said explosions were also heard in Mairi area,…

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Borno residents kick against reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members into communities

Ishaku Yohanna

Some residents in Borno state are kicking against the reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members into the communities. The military had in 2016 launched Operation Safe Corridor, an initiative for the deradicalisation and rehabilitation of ex-Boko Haram members. The aim of the operation, the military had also said, is to reintegrate repentant Boko Haram members into the society. In July, 602 ex-Boko Haram members were said to have completed a de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration (DRR) programme.  But residents who spoke with TheCable said the idea would be a difficult one to…

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