Tag: Borno

Borno: 9 soldiers feared dead in Gubio IED explosion 

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Borno IED explosion

No fewer than nine soldiers have been confirmed dead following the detonation of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the 85km Maiduguri-Gubio road in Borno. Confirming the incident yesterday in Maiduguri, military and Civilian JTF sources revealed, “Our investigations indicated that the explosive devices were planted along the road last night by Boko Haram terrorists to cause havoc on the soldiers”, stating that the troops were travelling from Maiduguri via Gubio town for an operation in the Sasawa Forest, located in the neighbouring state of Yobe, when the incident occurred. The…

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Troops eliminate 3 suicide bombers in Borno

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Borno troops eliminate

Troops of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai’ have stopped an attempted attack along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, killing three suspected terrorists in an intelligence-driven operation. According to security sources, the operation followed credible tips and involved close coordination between the military and local volunteers, allowing the suspects to be intercepted before they could target nearby communities. Explosive materials and related components were recovered at the scene, while additional members of the group reportedly fled toward the Mandara Mountains after coming under fire. Four AK-47 rifles…

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Ndume urges FG to resettle Borno IDPs

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Ndume on IDPs

Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to take urgent humanitarian measures to support the Borno State Government in resettling, reconstructing and rehabilitating victims displaced by more than a decade of insurgency. Ndume, who represents Borno-South senatorial district, made the appeal yesterday, at a Christmas luncheon he organised in collaboration with the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria for Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge at the CAN Centre in the North-East region. A statement from his office said the event attracted hundreds of displaced persons,…

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Mosque bomb blast in Maiduguri market kill many worshippers

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Borno mosque attack

Several worshippers were killed yesterday after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. Eyewitnesses said the blast ripped through part of the mosque, killing some worshippers instantly and leaving others with varying degrees of injuries. Traders and residents in the area were seen fleeing the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque, while others attempted to assist victims before emergency responders arrived.…

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Borno: Military confirms fatal ambush, sophisticated, coordinated assault 

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Borno military fatal ambush

…Debunks General’s abduction A fresh wave of coordinated insurgent attacks has plunged Borno State into heightened insecurity, as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched sophisticated assaults across key towns between May 12 and 13, before escalating into a deadly ambush on troops along the Damboa–Biu corridor in mid-November. According to reports, ISWAP fighters unleashed one of their most coordinated offensives in years, hitting Marte, Dikwa, Rann, and the Damboa–Maiduguri highway in near-simultaneous strikes that exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency posture. In Marte, insurgents stormed the town at…

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

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Troops eliminate 11 ISWAP fighters

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…

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Borno: Troops kill 12 terrorists, seize arms in major offensive

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Borno troops kill

Troops of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) with the support of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security agencies have neutralised 12 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a series of coordinated operations in Borno State. Military sources disclosed to Zagazola Makama that the long-range tactical raids took place from August 29 to 30 in the communities of Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, Gaza and Loskori Kura. In Loskori Kura, the troops engaged the fighters in an intense gun battle, killing 12 terrorists. Items recovered included six (6) AK-47 rifles, eight (8) loaded…

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Borno: Soldiers kill terrorist commander, rescue kidnapped victims

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Soldiers kill terrorist

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…

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Flooding: Zulum, Shehu urge FG to fast-track Alau Dam project

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Zulum, Shehu urge FG

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi, have appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam. The duo made the appeal when the Shehu paid the traditional Sallah homage to the governor at Government House, Maiduguri, saying such was necessary to avert another Borno flooding disaster. Zulum, who expressed concern over the slow pace of work on the project, warned that at the dawn of this year’s rainy season, urgent action was needed. According to the governor, fast-tracking…

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Borno: 9 feared killed in bomb explosion

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Borno bomb explosion

Nine passengers have reportedly been killed, after an improvised explosive device planted at a local bus stop detonated in Mairari village, Guzamala local government area of Borno State. It was gathered that the incident, which occurred around 11 am on Saturday, left many others injured at the scene. Confirming the incident to  newsmen yesterday, the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan said those killed were passengers waiting to board vehicles. “It is unfortunate that nine of my resilient constituents were killed by planted improvised…

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