The Oodua People’s Congress(OPC) has commended the efforts of the Department of State Services for its vigilance, which led to the arrest of suspected Boko Haram members in Lagos State. This is contained in a statement on Sunday by the National Coordinator of the OPC, Gani Adams. Adams said his group was on the lookout... Read More

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December 30, 2016

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DSS arrests Boko Haram members, kidnappers

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested members of the Boko Haram sect and some kidnappers in a series of operations. In a statement by Tony Opuiyo for the service, it said, “These operations were undertaken as part of the Service’ commitment to ensure a safer Nigeria especially at this festive period.... Read More

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July 17, 2014

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Why I posed as a Boko Haram member – Suspect reveals (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani Security forces operating in Abuja metropolis have arrested a man who specializes in creating panic by sending out text messages threatening attack by Boko Haram terrorists. The suspect, Ugwu Lawrence who was tracked by security operatives after dispatching text messages of impending bombings of some hotels in Abuja confessed that he employed... Read More

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January 20, 2014

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12 killed, 3 drown as Islamic militants raid village in Borno

by Oke Efagene Suspected Islamist gunmen shot dead 12 people in 2 separate attacks carried out on villages near the border between Nigeria and Niger. Locals said that 3 others drowned in a river as they attempted to flee from the attack that occurred yesterday. The attackers who are believed to be from the Boko... Read More

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July 9, 2013

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Guilty: 4 Boko Haram members sentenced to life imprisonment

by Rachel Ogbu Four men said to be members of Boko Haram sect have been sentenced to life imprisonment for causing death of several Nigerians through terrorist acts. The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted Shuaibu Abubakar, Salisu Ahmed, Umar Babagana-Umar and Mohammed Ali on terrorism charges and for participating in bombings which occurred 2011 in... Read More

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May 24, 2013

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Boko Haram: 90 women and children to be freed from detention

by Rachel Ogbu About 90 women and children are believed to be among the first batch of people to be released in connection with activities of the Boko Haram sect. On Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan had released a statement asking the Defence Headquarters to release some terror suspects from detention, especially the women and children.... Read More

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May 23, 2013

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Why Jonathan ordered the release of Boko Haram suspects – Doyin Okupe

The presidency on Wednesday explained its decision to authorise the release of women, children and other suspected Boko Haram members currently being detained by Nigeria’s security agencies. The Nigerian military on Tuesday said it had received a directive from President Goodluck Jonathan to release all the women being held in connection with insurgent activities. The... Read More

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May 21, 2013

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#SOE: Dislodged Boko Haram members regroup in Adamawa

by Rachel Ogbu Boko Haram members are said to be are regrouping in the mountainous forests of Adamawa state after they fled military attacks in the border communities of Borno State. A top Defence source told on Monday told reporters under the condition of anonymity that militants who were dislodged from Sambisa Game Reserve and... Read More

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May 19, 2013

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#SOE: 65 suspected Boko Haram members arrested in Borno

by Rachel Ogbu Special Forces from the Joint Task Force have arrested 65 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State as the state of emergency enters its third day. 11 vehicles, four tricycles and 24 handsets were also recovered by the JTF team as terror suspects fled. According to reports, Director of Defence Information, Brig.... Read More

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March 6, 2013

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Boko Haram needs a presidential amnesty handout for peace to reign – Sultan of Sokoto

by Rachel Ogbu The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III has suggested that if the Federal government offered a presidential amnesty to even one member of the Boko Haram sect, could make others to lay down their arms for peace to reign in the nation. On Tuesday Abubakar went on the asked President Goodluck Jonathan to award members... Read More

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February 7, 2013

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You have no case against us: Suspected Suleja bombers tell FG in court

by Chi Ibe Nuraini Suleiman, counsel on behalf of the suspected Boko Haram members told a Federal High Court in Abuja that there were no evidence to link the accused persons to the alleged offences. On Wednesday, February 6, Suleiman held that the evidence presented by the prosecution against the accused was a gossip. Six suspected Boko Haram members, Shuaibu Abubakar, Salisu Ahmed,... Read More

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