At least Twenty Boko Haram insurgents were killed when troops of 130 Battalion waylaid their convoy on their way to carrying out attacks on some villages in Baga in Borno State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, announced the military exploits in a statement on Monday. He disclosed that nine soldiers suffered … Read more
Borno state has on Monday been hit with multiple explosion. According to TVC news, residents of Kondunga community scampered to safety. Read Also: 7.65bn Loot: Orji Kalu Hires Six SAN As at the time of filing this report, the level of damage caused by the explosion that occured this evening has not been ascertained. Details … Read more
The defence headquarters says eighteen Boko Haram members have been killed in the last week following offensive launched by troops of 144 battalion, 82 task force battalion, 26 task force brigade and 271 task force tank battalion. These operations took place at Gamboru Ngala, Firgi Mubi – Kamale Road in Michika local government area of … Read more
At least nine Boko Haram terrorists were killed in Mainok, Borno state, after a gun battle with the Nigeria troops, the Nigerian Army has disclosed. The troops had engaged in a gun battle with the insurgents on Wednesday. The army’s spokesperson, Sagir Musa, announced the triumph of the troops in a statement. He said gun … Read more
The Borno State government on Wednesday announced that it had suspended Indefinitely the lockdown declared in state. In statement issued by the state’s deputy governor, Umar Kadafur, the state government also said the ban on religious gatherings has been relaxed. He, however, called for strict adherence to guidelines on maintaining physical distancing in mosques and … Read more
The Nigeria military said it had safely removed an unexploded long-range 122-mm rocket device fired by the Boko Haram terrorists during a clash with the insurgents. The long range missiles which landed in Bintu Sugar area of Maiduguri during their attempt to enter the state capital last night were removed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) … Read more
Management of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)has confirmed that the North-East zonal coordinator, Saidu, is dead. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, NEMA north-east principal information officer, on Tuesday revealed that the coordinator died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. READ ALSO: COVID-19: FG To Evacuate 265 Nigerians From Dubai On Wednesday Ibrahim in his statement noted … Read more
Deputy governor of Borno state, Umar Kadafur, has described as unfortunate the attitude of residents of the state to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kadafur, in a statement, said the state COVID-19 committee was working round the clock to forestall the spread of the disease. Also read: [VIDEO] COVID-19: Drama As Woman Repeatedly Slaps Police Officer Enforcing Lockdown … Read more
Many Boko Haram members were killed with their staging base used in launching onslaught on Nigerian troops destroyed after military airstrikes routed the insurgents. EkoHot Blog understands that The overwhelming offensive coordinated by the Air Task Force of the Operation Lafiya Dole, destroyed the insurgents’ logistic base at Parisu, Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly taken over Borno community. A report sighted on Sahara Reporters by Ekohotblog , said Boko Haram terrorists are currently attacking Ngala in Borno State, northeast Nigeria. This online news platform understands that the attack comes less than 24 hours after the insurgents pounced on Kirchinga under Madagali Local Government Area … Read more
Boko Haram suicide bombers on Sunday attacked a mosque in Gwoza, Borno state, killing a 12-year-old child and leaving many injured, Ekohotblog learnt . According to The Cable, a security source said the suicide bombers forced their way into the mosque while prayer was ongoing. The source revealed that the twin suicide bombers had gained … Read more
Hundreds of residents of Gajiganna town in Borno State have fled their home due to the fear that Boko Haram terrorists could lunch attack following the withdrawal of Chadian soldiers from Nigeria. Chadian Army Spokesperson, Colonel Azem Bermandoa, told AFP on Saturday that Chad has ended a months-long mission fighting Boko Haram in Nigeria and … Read more
– Three soldiers have been arrested with a kidnapping gang in the outskirts of Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 22, said it has dismissed the three soldiers – Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi said Army code of conduct is strict and high, no evil soldier will be allowed to serve in the army The … Read more
– The residents of Maiduguri have been asked by the Nigerian Army not to be panic about insecurity – The Army gave the residents the assurance while dismissing rumours of Boko Haram planned attacks on Maiduguri and its environs – According to the troops, they have been committed to ensure movements and activities of the … Read more
The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp near Mallam Fatori in Borno Statte has been destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dol. The operation was executed on 10 September 2019, based on credible intelligence reports and confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) … Read more
Nigerian Army troops of 22 Brigade Super Camp in Dikwa, Borno State, have dealt heavy blows to Boko Haram terrorists in Gworege village in Dikwa Local Government Area of the state. Col. Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the operations was carried out in conjunction with the … Read more
– The Army has confirmed the killing of three soldiers by Boko Haram in Borno – The troops were left dead in their encounter with the terrorists – Army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, said those who are wounded have been evacuated to a military hospital for medical attention Three soldiers of Nigerian Army have been … Read more
More than 2,000 people protested Sunday in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, calling for a ban on the anti-Boko Haram Civilian Joint TaskForce (CJTF) militia they accuse of abuses after the killing of a rickshaw driver. The protesters blocked major roads in the Suleimanti area of the city and set fires, causing chaos despite … Read more
The Army has disclosed yesterday that troops ambushed Boko Haram terrorists in northern Borno, killing scores of them. Its spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, said in a statement that the troops recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists. According to him: “Following credible information from good Samaritans of a planned terrorists attack on 114 Task Force … Read more