Days after raising alarm on what he felt was a sabotage by the military in the terrorism war, governor of Borno state might become the target of public scrutiny in the coming days after latest information disclosed that the governor signed a pact with Boko Haram hierarchy and its sponsors. A group known as North … Read more
The military has cautioned Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, to desist from making comments that are capable demoralising at flashpoint of insurgent. You recall that the governor had accused soldiers of being behind an attack on his convoy in Baga, a town in Borno. Boko Haram fighters were believed to be responsible for the … Read more
The Nigerian army on Thursday said Boko Haram insurgents were behind the attack on the convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state. Zulum’s convoy was attacked on Monday in Baga while on his way to some internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Kukawa local government area of the state. The attack was initially believed … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says Nigerian soldiers are behind the attack on his convoy last Wednesday in Baga, a town in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. EkoHotBlog had reported how Mr Zulum escaped death after his convoy was ambushed by suspected gunmen last Wednesday while on a trip to Monguno and Baga … Read more
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari to terrorism in the country is being undermined by mole in the military set up. The Governor made this known on Sunday when he played host to his counterparts from Kebbi and Jigawa States, Atiku Bagudu and Badaru Abubakar, respectively who … Read more
Governor of Borno, Babagana Zulum, has read the riot act to the military over its inability to secure Baga, a town in the state. On Wednesday, Boko Haram insurgents attacked his convoy in Baga, while on his way to some internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Kukawa local government area of the state. Speaking after … Read more
A thick cloud of apprehension engulfs Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Thursday, the eve of Sallah celebrations, after two bomb two bomb blasts were recorded. preparation for Sallah were in top gear when the bombs went off. According to a resident, the first blast occurred at Gwannge, a resident area, around 6pm. According to … Read more
Senator representing Borno south, Ali Ndume, has told the federal government to stop the rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-Boko Haram fighter into the society. He said the programme will not yield a positive result as the ex-insurgents cannot change their old ways. The military had in 2016 launched Operation Safe Corridor, an initiative for the … Read more
Such move will not bode well for the safety and peace of towns and city centres We can’t live with the killers of our family and friends Some residents in Borno state have vehemently rejected the reintegration of repentant and reformed Boko Haram fighters into the communities. The military had in 2016 launched Operation … Read more
– Boko Haram terrorists have assassinated five Humanitarian workers working in Borno State. – The members of the sect released a video on Wednesday that disclosed the bestial act. – The workers were killed when the demanded ransom was not paid as revealed in the video by the Sect members. Boko Haram terrorists on Wednesday … Read more
Two persons reportedly lost their lives on Saturday after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Boftari, Kuburmbula ward of Chibok local government area of Borno state. The victims, who are identified as Akocha Aisami and Yakubu Isuwa, paid the supreme price when insurgents stormed the village on motorbikes at about 2pm on Saturday. According to TheCable, … Read more
The residents of Maiduguri were enveloped in fear on Monday evening after Boko Haram insurgents attacked The 333 Artillery Barracks in Borno state capital. EkoHotBlog gathered that the insurgents invaded the town around 11:20pm, firing shots into the barracks. The soldiers tried to repel the attack immediately but the insurgents had already surrounded the barracks, … 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
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
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
One internally displaced person has been confirmed dead while many persons sustained various degree of injuries during a fire outbreak at a camp for displaced persons in Muna garage, Borno State. Read Also: People Escaped Death As Building Collapsed in Lagos According to National Emergency Management Agency, the fire was ignited during the weekend from … Read more