Tag: TERRORISTS

“We’re ready to negotiate with FG” – B’Haram tells families of 50 abductees

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B'Haram ready to negotiate

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly called on the Federal Government to negotiate the release of more than 50 abducted residents in Borno State through a journalist they selected as a mediator. The development came as the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) assured Nigerians that the 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira Uba local government area of Borno State on May 15 had not been forgotten, assuring that troops were working tirelessly to secure their safe release. It was gathered that 13 of the victims, including…

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Terrorists threaten forced marriages, executions for 176 Kwara cities 

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Terrorists threaten Kwara captives

Families of 176 people abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have raised a fresh alarm after the terrorists holding them allegedly threatened to force some female captives into marriage and kill the remaining hostages. The victims, comprising men, women and children, have spent nearly six months in captivity since they were seized during the February 3, 2026, terrorist attack on Woro and neighbouring communities. Speaking during an interview, a Kaiama resident, Abdul Ibrahim, said the abductors threatened to marry the “beautiful” female captives and…

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“Rescue Oyo pupils, but don’t forget Borno children”, Sultan, CAN, parents urge Tinubu

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Sultan, CAN, parents urge Tinubu

The successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from oriire local government area of Oyo State has triggered fresh nationwide appeals for the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure the release of dozens of schoolchildren still being held by terrorists in Borno state. Leading the calls, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, commended President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for the successful rescue operation in Oyo but urged them to demonstrate the same level of commitment toward rescuing schoolchildren abducted by Boko Haram in…

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Outrage in Senate, as lawmakers demand end to ex-B’Haram fighters rehabilitation

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Outrage in Senate

The 10th Senate has asked the Federal Government to discontinue the rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members, insisting that suspected terrorists and other violent criminals should be arrested, prosecuted and brought to justice. The resolution was adopted yesterday during deliberations on the worsening security situation across the country, following a Motion sponsored by Senator AbdulAziz Musa Yar’Adua, the senator representing Katsina-Central federal constituency and chairman of the Senate Committee on Army. The Motion, titled: ‘Escalating Attacks, Abductions and Killings of Serving and Retired Military Personnel: A Growing Threat…

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“Branding bandits as terrorists shuts door on peace talks” – Gumi

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Gumi urges FG

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue with the groups. Gumi made the remarks in a viral video, in which he criticised the classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could worsen the security situation. According to the cleric, some bandit groups had previously shown a willingness to negotiate and should not have been labelled terrorists. “We don’t want to push them into terror beyond what they are…

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“I’ll never negotiate with terrorists” – Zamfara Gov. declares

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Zamfara Gov. on bandits

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has ruled out the possibility of negotiating with armed groups terrorising communities across the state, insisting that security operations remain the only viable option for ending banditry. The Governor stated this while responding to renewed calls from some stakeholders advocating dialogue with bandits as a strategy for restoring peace in the troubled state. Lawal maintained that engaging criminal elements in negotiations would amount to rewarding violence and undermining the authority of government. According to him, the state cannot afford to create an impression that terrorists…

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‘Terrorists planning attacks on Abuja airport, prison facilities’ – Report reveals

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Terrorists planning attacks

A fresh security alert has raised concerns over possible coordinated attacks on key government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and nearby Niger State. Details from an internal memo show that terrorist groups are plotting strikes on major targets, including the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the Kuje correctional facility, and a military detention site in Wawa, Niger State. The document, dated April 13 and issued by the Nigerian Customs Service, points to a joint plan involving fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Sadiƙu-led Boko Haram…

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Soldiers foil cattle-rustling, kill 5 terrorists, nab 27 drug traffickers

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Soldiers foil terrorists, drug traffickers

The Nigerian Army has recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations across the country, killing five terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and arresting suspected collaborators in multiple states. In a statement issued yesterday, its Headquarters said the achievements were recorded within 24 hours through “coordinated, intelligence-driven operations”, noting that troops had “neutralised 5 terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims, apprehended suspected collaborators and logistics suppliers and thwarted criminal activities across several states”. According to the statement, troops of 12 Brigade in Kogi State “rescued 2 kidnapped victims along the Agbede–Adankolo road in Kabba-Bunu LGA”,…

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Kwara: Terrorists insist on ₦1bn ransom for abducted ECWA church members

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Kwara terrorists on ransom

Terrorists who abducted eight worshippers during a service at an ECWA church in Omugo, Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State, are demanding a ₦1 billion ransom for their release. The kidnappers reportedly contacted a family member of one of the victims and insisted that the ransom be collected collectively from residents across Oro-Ago. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, the pastor of the ECWA Church in Omugo, Omole Sunday Timothy, said attempts to negotiate with the kidnappers have so far failed, as they rejected an initial ₦1 million offer. The cleric added that…

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Kebbi: Suspected Lakurawa terrorists kill 3 Immigration officers

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Suspected Lakurawa terrorists

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) point at Bakin-Ruwa, along the Maje border in the Bagudo local government area of Kebbi State, killing three officers. The attack, which occurred on Thursday midnight, has sparked fear and panic in the area. According to a reliable source, the officers had taken cover in a mosque close to their point, but the gunmen followed them and began firing sophisticated arms, setting the mosque ablaze while the officers were inside. The source suspected that the gunmen may have used rocket…

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