Borno

November 26, 2017

Army, Boko Haram insurgents engage in fierce gun battle in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Magumeri town, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno. Highlights: As reported by The Nation, the insurgents attacked a military formation at Magumeri, about 32 km from Maiduguri. The insurgents attacked the area at about 6 p.m. and shot sporadically in... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Borno suicide bomb attacks killed six – Police

The Police in Borno has said six people died in bomb attacks which occurred early Saturday in Jere local government area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, Victor Isuku said two Boko Haram female suicide bombers detonated IED vests in the outskirts of Alakaramtii village. He added that two other bombers attacked the same area.... Read More

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November 13, 2017

Nigerian Soldier kills Army Captain, commits suicide

A Nigerian Army Captain who led an emergency response team was killed in Borno on Sunday, gunned down by a fellow soldier who subsequently took his own life, Premium Times reports. Highlights: The Army said the tragic incident happened in Chibok, Borno. Eyewitnesses said Army captain, T. Mani, was on Sunday morning patrol with other... Read More

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November 7, 2017

Four female suicide bombers killed, farmers injured in Borno

The Borno police command on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while attempting to attack Maiduguri. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku said the incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. in Tomsu Ngamdu community on the outskirts of Maiduguri. He said one of the suicide bombers detonated her explosive near a... Read More

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November 3, 2017

Army organises football competition for Borno youth in Sambisa

The Nigerian Army has organised a 16-team football competition in Sambisa Forest for youth of Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Timothy Antigha, confirmed the football competition. He said the youth “would be unavailable for the use of Boko Haram insurgents.” He said, “It is part of our operations to... Read More

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October 29, 2017

Suicide bomber attacks Borno NDLEA headquarters

The headquarters of the Borno state command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday was attacked by a suicide bomber. The command is located in the Muna area of Maiduguri, the state capital. It was learnt that the bombers were two but only one of them was able to detonate her bomb. The other... Read More

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October 29, 2017

Troops intercept Boko Haram suicide bomb squad in Borno

The Nigerian Army has said troops intercepted Boko Haram suicide bomb squad on Friday and neutralised five terrorists at different locations in Borno. Army spokesman, Sani Usman in a statement said a huge Improvised Explosive Device cylinder was recovered from the terrorists. “Other items recovered include an AK-47 rifle magazine, a motorcycle and some spare parts.”... Read More

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October 28, 2017

Troops destroy grain market belonging to Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it’s troops destroyed a Boko Haram grain market at Boboshe village in Borno. Other highlights: The Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka said that the troops discovered a makeshift night market at Boboshe village set up by the insurgents with newly harvested farm produce on display for sale. He said... Read More

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October 25, 2017

Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Eighty-five persons from Boko Haram captivity in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The captives were rescued after a gun duel between the soldiers and some insurgents. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman in a statement on Tuesday said 11 terrorists were killed during the rescue mission.... Read More

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October 12, 2017

1.8m Borno IDPs unwilling to return home – Report

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has said 1.8 million persons displaced by Boko Haram insurgency are unwilling to return to their communities. Jan Egeland, NRC secretary-general, said this on Wednesday while presenting the report on the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs), in Maiduguri, Borno state. He said the IDPs are still concerned about security... Read More

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October 11, 2017

40 Boko Haram terrorists have indicated willingness to surrender – NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno, says about 40 members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, want to willingly surrender to the Corps in the state. The Commandant of the corps in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Maiduguri.... Read More

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October 9, 2017

‘Mass trials for Boko Haram suspects have begun’

First major prosecutions of Boko Haram suspects have started according to a report by Guardian. The trials would be closed-door at a military base. Other highlights from the report: The defendants have all been arrested and detained since the start of the Islamist insurgency in the country’s northeast in 2009. The Ministry of Justice announced... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Nigerian Army hand over 760 “cleared” Boko Haram members to Borno Govt

The Nigeria Army Friday, said it has transferred 760 suspected members of Boko Haram to the Borno Government for reintegration into the society. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Maiduguri. Highlights: Nwachikwu said that the suspects were handed over to... Read More

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October 1, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari celebrates Independence Day with troops in Borno

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary with troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists. Buhari had earlier praised the armed forces for defeating Boko Haram in his National address this morning.

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September 25, 2017

The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a “special prosecution” of at least 2,541 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in its custody this October. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the FG will commence the trial... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Troops kill 2 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno ambush

The Nigerian Army said troops have killed two Boko Haram insurgents in an ambush by 202 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Bama local Government of Borno State. Army Director of Public Relation, Brig General Sani Usman in a statement said, “On Friday 22nd September 2017, based on confirmed information, 202 Battalion, Operation LAFIYA... Read More

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September 22, 2017

The Late 5: President Buhari to spend four days in London; Boko Haram reportedly kills nine IDPs in Borno; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will spend four days in London, his media assistant, Femi Adesina, told BBC Hausa on Friday. “He will be in the UK until Monday next week,” Adesina said. President Buhari had arrived at London on Thursday, after speaking at the United... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 9 IDPs in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have killed nine people in the Rann Internally Displaced Persons camp in Borno. An aid worker and a resident confirmed this on Friday. The aid workers said the attack happened near Rann, in northeastern Borno state, on Wednesday. “Nine people were killed while working on their farms about three kilometres (just under two... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday said reports that terrorist group, Boko Haram currently control seven Local Government Areas(LGAs) in Borno state is false. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said one Buba Galadima in an interview claimed ‘Seven Local Governments Areas of Borno State were still under control... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Just In: Suicide bombers ‘kill 15’ in Maiduguri

Two suicide bombers have killed at least 15 people after attacking civilians receiving aid in Borno state. It was gathered that the attack occurred at Mashalari village, near Konduga in Maiduguri. Member of the Civillian Joint Task Force, Babakura Kolo said “There were twin suicide explosions at 11:10 am in Mashalari village (near Konduga), which killed 15... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill Imam, 4 others in Borno village

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday killed the Chief Imam of Kurmiri village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state. According to reports, four other persons were also killed in the invasion on the village. How it happened: The insurgents reportedly stormed the village with Ak47 rifles, knives and machetes. The victims were also said... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Air Force destroys more Boko Haram buildings in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force said it has destroyed more structures used by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. NAF announced this in a statement issued by Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, in Abuja on Tuesday. “NAF Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms had previously confirmed that several structures used... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the attack took place on Friday night. Executive Director of the Network of the Civil Society Organizations in the state, Ambassador Ahmed Shehu... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Air Force attacks Boko Haram buildings in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force said it has attacked buildings where Boko Haram insurgents were hibernating in Borno State. Director of the Public Relations and Information, Olatokunbo Adesanya disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Olatokunbo said it was in furtherance of the recently commenced Operation Ruwan Wuta. “On September 7, NAF conducted air interdiction on... Read More

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September 9, 2017

‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’

Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, the insurgents stormed the camp in two Hilux trucks at about 11pm. Bamus Garba, an eyewitness said the insurgents attacked the camp from the rear, firing... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

The Police in Borno on Saturday said two female suicide bombers were killed after detonating their bombs on Maiduguri-Mafa Highway. DSP Isuku Victor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement said eight people sustained injuries in the incident. He said the incident occurred on Friday at about 17:38 p.m. when the female suicide... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Suicide bombers ‘kill 5’ in Borno

Five people have reportedly been killed at a checkpoint of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno State. A female suicide bomber reportedly detonated her improvised explosive device (IED) at the checkpoint. Lukman Umar, a witness, said three other female suicide bombers attempted to attack a public gathering... Read More

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September 5, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 4 farmers in Borno

Four farmers have been killed by Boko Haram members in a drive-by shooting in Borno state, AFP reports. According to AFP, insurgents riding on motorcycles, opened fire on farmers working in their fields in Ngawo Fato Bulamari village. Babakura Kolo, a member of a militia force said, “The Boko Haram gunmen while riding past the farmlands opened... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Troops of the Mobile Strike Force deployed to the Operation Lafiya Dole, on Monday neutralised Boko Haram insurgents. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement said the operation was successful. He said, “Many terrorists escaped with gun wounds in a successful ambush at Firgi-Banki junction road in Borno’’. Usman said that items... Read More

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September 2, 2017

We have spent N2bn on IDPs in Borno – SEMA

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency SEMA on Saturday said it has spent over N2 billion on distribution of food items and condiments to IDPs in the last four years. SEMA’s Chairman Alhaji Satomi Ahmad, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri. Satomi said that the amount went... Read More

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