by Inibehe Effiong There have been malicious, unsubstantiated and wicked insinuations and reports on social media and on various online medium that President Muhammadu Buhari has “released” convicted Boko Haram kingpin, Kabiru Dikko, alias Kabiru Sokoto. The insinuation became rife due to the reticence of the presidency over the matter. It was further fuelled by... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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Boko Haram bomber, Kabiru Sokoto still in prison – Prisons Service

The Nigerian Prisons Service on Tuesday said the mastermind of the 2011 Christmas day bombing in Abuja, Kabiru Dikko is till in prison, contrary to reports that he has been released. There had been reports going around about his release from prison. But the prisons spokesperson, Bayo Jeje while speaking to Premium Times confirmed that... Read More

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September 7, 2015

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“The President cares less about us” | Why Ohaneze Ndigbo is angry with Buhari

The youth arm of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, is displeased with President Muhammadu Buhari, over the reinstatement of the dismissed Commissioner of Police, Zakari Biu. On Friday, Biu was reinstated and statutorily retired by the Police Service Commission (PSC). Biu was dismissed in 2011, for allegedly aiding the escape of Boko Haram mastermind, Kabiru Sokoto, who was convicted for... Read More

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July 9, 2013

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: They tortured me asking how I escaped from the police – Kabiru Sokoto, Boko Haram commander

by Rachel Ogbu Alleged Boko Haram commander, Kabiru Sokoto has told an Abuja Federal High Court that he was tortured while being interrogated by security agents claiming he was injured on his hand despite telling authorities he was innocent. “They beat me until I could no longer move my hands. They beat me and asked... Read More

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April 19, 2013

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Kabiru Sokoto, suspected Boko Haram commander arraigned, pleads not guilty (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido The State Security Service (SSS) on Friday arraigned an alleged Boko Haram suspect, Kabiru Umar aka Kabiru Sokoto, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Umar was arraigned in connection with the Christmas Day bombing of the St.Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla in Niger State in 2011. The two count-charge attracts life sentence, but... Read More

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June 22, 2012

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One down: JTF nab another Boko Haram mastermind

by Stanley Azuakola Amidst all the gloom in the country as a result of Boko Haram’s continued assault in the North, there are still signs that little progress is being made. On Thursday June 21, the Joint Task Force recorded a breakthrough in the fight against the sect, when it arrested Habeeb Bama, a man... Read More

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January 27, 2012

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“GEJ is looking at me like I’m nobody, but he’ll see!” Boko Haram Leader threatens President

by Daniel Essien Imam Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has issued a threat to President Goodluck Jonathan in an audio message allegedly posted on the Internet. The video clip which was posted to YouTube two days back, shows a still image of Imam Abubakar Shekau, seated on a sofa with... Read More

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January 26, 2012

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GEJ to Boko Haram: Come and talk to us!

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan challenged the violent Islamist Boko Haram sect on Thursday to identify themselves and state clearly their demands as a basis for talks, while acknowledging that military confrontation alone will not end their insurgency. In an interview with Reuters at the presidential villa in the capital Abuja, Jonathan also said there was... Read More

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January 20, 2012

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Who wants to be a millionaire? Police put N50million price on Boko Haram suspect

by Seyi Lawal The police have put a price on Kabiru Sokoto’s head. The above is alleged to the mastermind and prime suspect behind the bomb attacks on St. Theresa Catholic Church, Madalla, Niger State, that took place on Christmas Day. The incident claimed over 40 lives and left a lot more injured. The Police... Read More

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Boko Haram bomber, Kabiru Sokoto still in prison – Prisons Service

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: They tortured me asking how I escaped from the police – Kabiru Sokoto, Boko Haram commander

Kabiru Sokoto, suspected Boko Haram commander arraigned, pleads not guilty (PHOTOS)

One down: JTF nab another Boko Haram mastermind

“GEJ is looking at me like I’m nobody, but he’ll see!” Boko Haram Leader threatens President

GEJ to Boko Haram: Come and talk to us!

Who wants to be a millionaire? Police put N50million price on Boko Haram suspect

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