How 4 female suicide bombers were killed in Borno

Nigerian troops and the Borno Youths Empowerment, also known as Civilian JTF, killed 4 female suicide bomber, suspected to be Boko Haram members. The bombers were intercepted by troops and Civilian JTF as they approached a checkpoint which is about 25km outskirts of the city of Maiduguri. The suicide bombers were attempting ‘to bypass a... Read More

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December 7, 2015

After being ‘humbled’, Lai Mohammed does a few push-ups with Army officers (PHOTOS)

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, paid a visit to Bama and Konduga in Borno state, over the weekend. The Minister, who visited war-torn areas of the towns, also paid a visit to an Internally Displaced Persons camp. After getting ‘humbled‘ by the visit, Lai Mohammed partook in a few push-ups with Army officers. See photos... Read More

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November 29, 2015

Teenage girls abducted as Boko Haram attacks another Borno village

A ‘large’ number of teenage girls have been abducted from Bam village, in Biu Local Government of Borno state. Leadership reports that not less than seven people were killed when the insurgents attacked Bam in the wee hours of Sunday, November 29. The insurgents were said to have moved into the village around 3.30am, while most residents were... Read More

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November 27, 2015

“Boko Haram controls only ‘one’ local government” – Borno Speaker

Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has revealed that Islamic terrorists sect, Boko Haram, is in control of only one local government in the state. Lawan disclosed that the Nigerian Army has liberated 19 out of the 20 local government areas previously occupied by the deadly insurgents. Speaking at the Conference of... Read More

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November 22, 2015

5,000 Borno IDPs to return home soon

The Borno State government is set to remove over 5,000 of its indigenes who are in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, in Adamawa state. The state government said the structures have been put in place for the Borno IDPs to return home to. Usman Dukuwa, Borno Deputy Governor, revealed the development to journalists in Yola, during a visit to... Read More

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October 23, 2015

How to prevent Boko Haram from bombing mosques – Borno elders

Owing to the surging rate of suicide bombings in mosques in Northern states, the Borno Elders Forum, has urged residents to establish mosque guards, a practice which was done in the past. Secretary of the Borno Elders Forum, Mali Gubio, on Friday, suggested a way of possibly averting increased bombings of mosques during prayers. “It... Read More

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October 11, 2015

The 8 deadliest attacks of Boko Haram since Buhari became President

by Desmond Akatugba Boko Haram insurgents have been on rampant rampage in recent months, with various bomb attacks taking place in several parts of the North East, and many lives snatched untimely. It is more worrying that the insurgents have spread out into towns just as the nation’s armed forces are flushing them out of their... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Independence Day tragedy: Suicide bombing in Sageri, Ajilari, Bulumkutu

Independence day ended in mourning for residents of Sageri, Ajilari, Bulumkutu and other communities in Borno state. Multiple female suicide bombers killed scores and wounded several people, as they detonated bombs in all those locations. The explosions in Sageri and Ajilari occurred simultaneously at about 7:30p.m. The female suicide bombers were said to have sneaked into Sageri on... Read More

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October 1, 2015

80 Boko Haram commanders, foot soldiers surrender in Bama

80 members of the Boko Haram sect; commanders, foot soldiers and logistics suppliers have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Bama, Borno state. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. The statement said that the surrendered insurgent participated in several attacks on Bama, Borno State. He said,... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Boko Haram poison water sources in parts of Borno

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly poisoned water sources (wells and streams) in areas where they have been dislodged by the Nigerian Army. The Army claims that the insurgents have poisoned the cattle water ponds in Kangallam village along Marte and Abadam axis in Borno state. A large number of cattle were said to have died after drinking... Read More

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September 15, 2015

Nigerian troops rescue women, children from Boko Haram camp (See Photos)

Troops of the Nigerian Army reportedly cleared 4 Boko Haram camps along the Banki, Kumshe and Bama axis of Borno, on Monday. Specifically, Nigerian soldiers cleared Boko Haram camps in Bolungu, Bula Doye and Cheehi Dare, while also securing an important bridge linking Miyanti and Banki. During the clear-out of the camps, the troops rescued kidnapped women... Read More

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September 10, 2015

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

128 suspected Boko Haram members were released to the Borno state government on Wednesday, September 9. The detainees, who had been in the custody of the Nigerian Army, were released after it was ascertained that they had no ties with Boko Haram insurgents. They were released by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 10, 2015

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

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September 10, 2015

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

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September 9, 2015

Nigerian Army frees 128 Boko Haram suspects

The Nigerian Army has released 128 people, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram. The suspects- 109 men, seven women, 11 boys and a teenager- were released on Wednesday, to the Borno state government after the Army concluded its investigations to ascertain whether or not, they had ties with Boko Haram. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 5, 2015

Boko Haram attacks another Borno village, kills 50

Boko Haram insurgents reportedly invaded Kirawa village of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state on Thursday. How these attacks happen for over 24 hours and no one knows- is often blamed on destroyed telecommunications masts, destroyed by Boko Haram in those areas. In this attack, 50 people were reportedly left dead and scores with gunshot... Read More

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September 5, 2015

Nigerian Army destroys Boko Haram’s food supplies (PHOTOS)

The 7 Division Nigerian Army has intercepted several cartons of dried fish and rustled beef from Boko Haram insurgents, from various locations, in Borno. The Army says the cartons of the dried fish were seized by Boko Haram from innocent fishermen, business men and nomads. It is believed that the terrorists later sell the food supplies... Read More

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August 24, 2015

Army chief Buratai visits Borno to fire up his soldiers (PHOTOS)

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai visited some military stations in Mafa, Dikwa part of Borno state over the weekend. His visit is to give them morale and encourage them in their fight against the insurgent group, Boko Haram.

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August 23, 2015

Boko Haram intercepts Buratai’s convoy in Borno

The convoy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai, was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Faljari village between Mafa and Dikwa, during the Army Chief’s visit to Borno State, THISDAY gathered. The attack on Saturday, which left one soldier and 10 terrorists dead, occurred while Buratai was on a morale-boosting visit... Read More

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August 8, 2015

8 Boko Haram insurgents quit sect, say ‘they are tired of waging Jihad’

8 insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have denounced their membership, in the town of Mussa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The Chairman of the Youth Vigilance Group in the town, Apagu Istifanus, disclosed to Punch Newspapers, on Friday, that the defectors said they were tired of killing innocent persons. Istifanus revealed that the... Read More

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July 25, 2015

Maiduguri Police parades 11 most wanted criminals (PHOTOS)

The media were treated to a parade of 11 suspects on Wednesday by the Borno State Police Command in the State capital, Maiduguri. The criminals have been alleged to be involved in many crimes in the area and weapons as well a large sum of money were confiscated from them.

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July 15, 2015

“The entire town was left to mourn the dead” | Boko Haram attacks again

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has yet again struck, killing 25 persons on Monday, July 13, at Mainok village in Konduga Local Government of Borno State. A member of youth vigilance group, Abba Izge, revealed this to Punch on Tuesday in Maiduguri. Izge said over a hundred Boko Haram militants on Monday, attacked the village and killed residents in... Read More

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July 7, 2015

Photos from today’s bombing in Zaria (VIEWER DISCRETION)

There was a bomb blast in Dagorara secretariat in Sabongari area in Kaduna state this morning. This happened when a female suicide bomber covered in a veil and carrying a bag arrived the secretariat moments before the attack. 25 people have been confirmed dead while 32 were injured. Some of the images are rather graphic in nature and... Read More

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July 7, 2015

These are the Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army released 182 Boko Haram suspects on Monday, July 6, in Borno state. The suspects were released to the Borno state government after investigations showed they had no link with the terrorist sect. They comprise of 100 men, 24 women, 40 underage boys and 18 children. See below photos of the persons suspected... Read More

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July 5, 2015

Opinion: Dear Buhari, we are dying in Borno, save us!

by Mbasekei Martin Obono The President has been gallivanting all over sub-saharan Africa and touring Western countries but he is yet to wave the magic wand that would bring restoration and change to the people of the North-East. Nuhu and Isaac are the two security guards and gatekeepers. They do not run shifts except on... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Boko Haram reportedly killed 11 of its members today

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has reportedly killed 11 of its members in Miringa village in Biu LGA of Borno state. The insurgents’ leader were said to have killed the members because they fled from one its camps near the area. According to Sahara Reporters, not less than 20 fighters pursued the fleeing members and caught up with... Read More

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June 23, 2015

“Many had their throats slit” – Borno resident describes yesterday’s Boko Haram attack

Boko Haram militants attacked and killed at least 20 people in Debiro village, Borno state, on Monday, June 22. According to Sahara Reporters, Luka Yakubu, revealed that after the Boko Haram attack on Debiro, several people fled to Kworjafa, where he resides. The insurgents, who attacked Debiro in the afternoon, arrived with motorcycles and pick-up vans and they burnt down... Read More

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June 8, 2015

Nigerian Army relocates command centre to Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army has temporarily relocated its Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC) to Maiduguri. The move to Maiduguri, in Borno state, is in compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari. In his inaugural address, the President had ordered the military command to move to the epicenter of insurgency in the north east. Army spokesperson, Col. Sani... Read More

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June 2, 2015

Bomb explosion at Maiduguri meat market kills 50

According to Reuters, over 50 people have died from a bomb blast that occurred at a busy meat market in Maiduguri, in Borno state. The reports says the explosion, which killed shoppers and travellers, went off around 1:00pm on Tuesday, June 2. According to a military source, the bomb was hidden under a butcher’s table in... Read More

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May 31, 2015

4 dead as bomb blast goes off in Borno market

by Panshak Ibrahim A bomb blast has killed not less than 4 people at the Moru-Moru market in Gamboru, near Maiduguri. According to a Channels TV correspondent, the explosion was caused by a concealed improvised explosive device. The latest explosion is coming less than 24 hours after a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in Maiduguri.

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How 4 female suicide bombers were killed in Borno

After being ‘humbled’, Lai Mohammed does a few push-ups with Army officers (PHOTOS)

Teenage girls abducted as Boko Haram attacks another Borno village

“Boko Haram controls only ‘one’ local government” – Borno Speaker

5,000 Borno IDPs to return home soon

How to prevent Boko Haram from bombing mosques – Borno elders

The 8 deadliest attacks of Boko Haram since Buhari became President

Independence Day tragedy: Suicide bombing in Sageri, Ajilari, Bulumkutu

80 Boko Haram commanders, foot soldiers surrender in Bama

Boko Haram poison water sources in parts of Borno

Nigerian troops rescue women, children from Boko Haram camp (See Photos)

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

Nigerian Army frees 128 Boko Haram suspects

Boko Haram attacks another Borno village, kills 50

Nigerian Army destroys Boko Haram’s food supplies (PHOTOS)

Army chief Buratai visits Borno to fire up his soldiers (PHOTOS)

Boko Haram intercepts Buratai’s convoy in Borno

8 Boko Haram insurgents quit sect, say ‘they are tired of waging Jihad’

Maiduguri Police parades 11 most wanted criminals (PHOTOS)

“The entire town was left to mourn the dead” | Boko Haram attacks again

Photos from today’s bombing in Zaria (VIEWER DISCRETION)

These are the Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Dear Buhari, we are dying in Borno, save us!

Boko Haram reportedly killed 11 of its members today

“Many had their throats slit” – Borno resident describes yesterday’s Boko Haram attack

Nigerian Army relocates command centre to Maiduguri

Bomb explosion at Maiduguri meat market kills 50

4 dead as bomb blast goes off in Borno market

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