Private Samuel Ernest, who is recuperating from an injury at the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Maiduguri, says he would go back to fight against the terrorists, Vanguard reports. “After my treatment, if I am fit enough, I will go back to the bush — frontline, in order to continue the operation against the Boko Haram terrorists. “I... Read More

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September 18, 2016

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Army rescues 43 persons kidnapped by Boko Haram, recovers 500 cows (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian army has rescued 43 abducted persons and recovered 500 cows from fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa. This is contained in a statement released on Sunday by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman. Usman said the army secured the rescue of the victims on Sunday morning after eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted some cattle rearers... Read More

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January 27, 2015

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Unmanned aerial object crashes in Borno village (See Photos)

by Panshak Ibrahim An Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has reportedly crashed in the village of Dumge, in Mafa LGA of Borno state. According to the Facebook page of ‘KSM News’, the object suspected to be a drone, crashed in the village by noon on Monday, January 26. The crashed drone, is believed to be used in the counter-insurgency... Read More

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November 21, 2014

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45 dead as Boko Haram strikes again in Borno

by James Sambo No less than 45 people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack in the village of Azaya Kura in the Mafa area of Borno state. According to the caretaker chairman of Mafa local government area, Shettima Lawan, the “wicked and despicable” attack happened on Wednesday, 19 November. Officials and eyewitnesses revealed... Read More

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