The United Nations has condemned Boko Haram attack on one of its helicopters in the Damasak area of Borno State, thereby calling on Federal Government to investigate the attack and “swiftly bring perpetrators to justice”. Recall that the incident happened on July 2, leading to the death of two persons including a five-year-old child. This … Read more
Boko Haram have attacked Damasak area of Borno State, northern Nigeria, killing two civilians and shooting a humanitarian helicopter belonging to the United Nations mission, which was badly damaged. Ekohotblog reports that Edward Kallon, the UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, who confirmed the terrorists’ attack on Saturday, condemned the shooting of the plan, and called … Read more
The Nigerian Military has said unravelling the sponsors of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror groups is not part of its responsibilities. It said even though it was not oblivious to the fact that the groups are sponsored, its duty is to defeat the terrorists and not to m … Read more
The Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, has abducted over a dozen women and girls in a fresh attack. Security forces confirmed the attack in Malaharam, Biu Local Govt, some few kilometres from the Borno state capital, Maiduguri, on Friday night. READ ALSO: Federal Govt Install Robots In Airports Ahead Of Reopening According to the security … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has said that the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has launched airstrikes on terrorists’ locations at Bula Bello and Ngoske on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, made this known in a statement on Sunday. Enenche said the airstrikes … Read more
The government of the United States of America has called on President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to do more about the rising insecurity in Nigeria. The US government in a statement released on Thursday morning also condemned the actions by the insurgents, terrorists and bandits. America also challenged the Nigerian government to strengthen the security … Read more
Nigerian Troops have killed a Boko Haram commander, Abu Imrana, during a deadly onslaught against the insurgents in Borno state. Imrana is among the insurgents who fell to the superior firepower of the military in the Marte area of Borno state, TheCable quoted a security source to have said. It would be recalled that Boko … Read more
Boko Haram attack on Goni Usmanti village in Gubio local government area of Borno state on Saturday left, at least, 42 person dead. The insurgents stormed the village in four gun trucks and motorcycles around 1am, TheCable quoted a witness, Ahmadu Modu, to have said. Modu disclosed that some members of the civilian joint task … Read more
The defence headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed the reason behind the killing of 81 persons in Borno state by Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking during a Channels TV programme on Friday evening, John Enenche, defence spokesman, said the terrorists embarked on such carnage as punishment for revealing their locations to the military. He identified the lack of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has recorded significant gains in the fight against insurgency and banditry in the country. Speaking during a nationwide broadcast to mark 21st anniversary of return to democracy, Buhari said security threats such as Boko Haram insurgency and banditry have “considerably downgraded”. Buhari, who noted that all forms of crimes … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the people of Borno and the family of those who lost their lives in the mindless and horrendous attack in Gubio by suspected member of Boko Haram. The president expressed his condolences in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. He … Read more
An attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Faduma Koloram village in Gubio local government area of Borno state, has left over 70 persons dead with many cattles rustled. The insurgents invaded the village on Tuesday in gun trucks and motorcycles. The attack was carried out in the afternoon, TheCable quoted a source to have said. … Read more
Chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, on Monday said troops waging war against insurgency in the north-east killed 1,429 Boko Haram terrorists in two months. Buratai made this known while speaking with journalists after meeting with President Muhammadu. He also disclosed that 166 informants of the group in are also arrested during the period under … Read more
The Nigeria Army on Friday said scores of fighters belonging to Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province ( ISWAP) were killed by troops, while fleeing their base in Borno State. The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement. Enenche said troops of Army Super Camp 6 … Read more
The Nigeria army says it has killed scores of high-ranking Boko Haram Commanders loyal to the Abubakar Shekau faction. It said the leaders of the insurgents were killed in a counter attack conducted by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole following a failed attack on troops location at Banki junction. A statement by the Coordinator Defence … Read more
As part of its conscious effort to end insurgency and tackle insecurity in the country, The defence headquarters says troops have unleashed heavy casualties on Boko Haram insurgents and bandits terrorising the country. Giving the lowdown of the military triumph, DHQ said 188 members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province … Read more
Residents of Dapchi, Yobe state, said soldiers have abandoned them after Boko Haram insurgents attacked and razed their camp. They said they were now at the mercy of the insurgents after they were stripped of protection and security by the troops. The residents, hence, appealed to the federal government for immediate deployment of security personnel … Read more
The Nigerian army has recorded tremendous success in its fight against terrorism in recent weeks as it continues its relentless onslaught against the insurgents. Corroborating success of the troops, Chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, said 1, 015 Boko Haram insurgents have been killed in the past six weeks. Buratai disclosed this In a luncheon … Read more
Nigeria defence headquarters has reacted to a video of soldiers in the war front at the flashpoint of insurgency in the north-east cursing Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Nigeria army. In a statement on Thursday, the DHQ condemned the behaviour of the soldiers saying it was against the ethics and rule of … Read more
Two soldiers and three Boko Haram insurgents were killed when the two groups clash in Gujba local government area of Yobe state. John Enenche, coordinator, defence media operations, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. NAN quoted him as saying the incident occurred after some insurgents laid an ambush for soldiers on Sunday. Eneche said … Read more