Tag: Borno
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SAD! Four die as bomb explosion reportedly hits Borno
A bomb explosion has reportedly killed four travellers in Borno State, with many others sustaining injuries. According to reports by local media, the bomb exploded around 3:00 pm on Wednesday along the Damboa-Maiduguri road. The incident involved a car carrying an unconfirmed number of passengers. Recall bomb explosions also occurred a few weeks ago along…
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Borno, FG review strategy to tackle resurgence of terrorist attacks
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says his administration, in collaboration with the Federal Government, is reviewing strategies to confront the recent resurgence of attacks in parts of the state. Zulum announced this on Saturday during a statewide broadcast, where he reaffirmed his commitment to
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Senate urges Military to reinforce troops in Borno, Yobe to counter Boko Haram resurgence
The Nigerian Senate has called on the military to urgently deploy more personnel—fully equipped and strategically positioned to Borno and Yobe states in the North-East to tackle the renewed threat posed by Boko Haram insurgents.
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ISWAP takes responsibility for Borno bombing as death toll rises to 26
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb attack near Rann, located in Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State, which has now claimed 26 lives.
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Borno governor condemns deadly terrorist blast
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed sympathy for the victims of a bomb blast suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram insurgents along the Maiduguri–Damboa highway. The blast, believed to be caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), killed eight people and injured 21
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Police arrest 2 for murder of woman accused of witchcraft
The Biu Police Area Command has detained two suspects in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old woman accused of witchcraft practices. The Commissioner of Police, Borno Command, Mr Yusuf Lawan confirmed the incident to NAN
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Terrorists reportedly bomb Nigerian army base in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly bombed a Nigerian military base in Wajiroko, located in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred on Christmas Eve December 24 2024, when multiple armed drones, carrying locally fabricated grenades, targeted the Forward Operating Base. The strike injured no fewer than six soldiers, who were…
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Many terrorists reportedly wasted after NAF airstrikes in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, has said many Boko Haram terrorists were wasted at two locations in Bula Marwa in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, issued on Monday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the…
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Procurement Act Violation: FG urged to probe multi-million Naira Borno streetlight project
The Federal Government and its anti-graft agencies have been urged to probe irregularities and corrupt practices in implementing 1,052 solar streetlight projects worth over N762 million in some communities in Borno state. An investigative report published by the International Center For Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had indicted contractors that were awarded streetlight projects in the local…
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Troops foil ISWAP insurgents’ attack, recover weapons in Borno
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Operation Hadin Kai, Sector 3, have foiled an attempted attack by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along Magumeri – Maiduguri axis, in Borno. The troops also recovered catche of ammunitions from the insurgents in a tactical