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  • 2 Boko Haram bomb experts surrender in Borno

    2 Boko Haram bomb experts surrender in Borno

    Two Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) experts, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu, have surrendered to the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) in Borno.

    Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer – Ndjamena, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday.

    He said the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sunday, April 21.

    Abdullahi said that two IEDs, two mobile phones and N53,000 cash were recovered from them.

    He said that on interrogation, the suspects said that they were ordered by their Boko Haram commanders to plant IEDs on the roads leading to Doron Baga and a fish farm in Baga, both in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state.

    “Instead of carrying out their mission, they decided to abandon their task, escape with the IEDs and surrender to the MNJTF.

    “Their decision was influenced by the MNJTF recently concluded Operation NASHRUL SALAM, a non-kinetic operation, and the sector’s personal engagement strategy with relevant sources, showcasing the effectiveness of psychological operations in the fight against terrorism,”he said.

    Abdullahi said that the MNJTF was committed to encouraging other terrorists in the Lake Chad to come out, surrender and lay down their arms.

    The official pledged that troops would leave no stone unturned to rid the region of terrorists and ensure sustainable peace.

  • NAF airstrikes eliminate 30 terrorist kingpins, fighters in Borno

    NAF airstrikes eliminate 30 terrorist kingpins, fighters in Borno

    The Air component of the Operation Hadarin Kai (OPHK), has executed a precision airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists, killing over 30 of their fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad.

    This is contained in a statement by AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Gabkwet said the airstrikes conducted on April 13, were a decisive blow against terrorism in the North-East.

    He said the operation yielded significant success as the Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) post-strike conducted revealed the neutralisation of over 30 terrorists.

    Gabkwet said that among those neutralised were some senior commanders of the insurgents including Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah, and Mallam Ari.

    “Additionally, numerous vehicles, motorcycles, and logistical assets were destroyed, severely hampering the terrorists’ operational capabilities.

    “Intelligence gathered after the air strike further indicated that the aerial bombardment effectively obliterated a key facility within the Kolleram enclave, which served as a hub for the terrorists’ food processing activities, including grinding machines.

    “The success of these airstrikes underscores NAF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.

    “By neutralising key terrorist figures and destroying their logistical infrastructure, the operation has significantly degraded the capabilities of the ISWAP group in the region.

    “These airstrikes complement the ongoing efforts of ground forces in the Lake Chad flank and represent a crucial step forward in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria,” he said.

  • Again fire guts Gamboru Market in Borno

    Again fire guts Gamboru Market in Borno

    Again fire has gutted the Gamboru market around the Custom area in Maiduguri, the Borno capital.

    NAN reports that on March 18,2023 and Nov. 13,2023 fire gutted the market, which is the biggest perishable goods market in Maiduguri.

    Confirming the incident, the Borno Commissioner for Information and Internal Security , Alhaji Usman Tar, said the fire broke out at the Layin Yan Katako and outer sections of the market.

    Tar in a statement said the incident which occurred on Wednesday at about 10pm, was effectively extinguished by men of the fire service.

    “The Borno State Fire Service immediately dispatched a team of firefighters to site and the fire was effectively extinguished.

    “No human casualty reported. The security of the market was not at risk of trespass or vandalisation,”he said.

    According to him, the fire service and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are conducting on-the-spot assessment of the incident to determine the root causes and steps to avoid future occurrence.

    The commissioner said that the state government would take all steps to overcome fire disasters in the state.

    He advised members of the public to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of the market is not breached.

    “On behalf of the Borno State Government, we commiserate with all who are affected by this incident.

    “We also thank the first responders for their speed of action which prevented the fire from spreading across the market space,”he said.

  • 1 suicide bomber killed, 2 injured by IED in Borno

    1 suicide bomber killed, 2 injured by IED in Borno

    The police in Borno on Monday confirmed that a suicide bomber injured two persons in Biu Local Government Area of the state.

    ASP Daso Nahum, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the incident to NAN on Monday.

    Nahum, said that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Sunday, when the Muslim faithful were observing their night prayers.

    ”The male suicide bomber, who was suspected to be heading to the mosque, detonated the Improvised Explosive Device(IED) close to the roundabout, killing himself.

    ”Two passersby who were wounded by the explosive were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.

    ”A combined team of security personnel were immediately deployed to the scene of the incident to restore normalcy,” he said.

    The spokesman, urged the people to heighten their level of vigilance especially during this period of Ramadan when most Muslim faithful are observing late night prayers.

    ”People should make sure that they are vigilant and should not hesitate to report any suspicious moves to the security agencies,” he said.

  • BREAKING: Two Children killed as fire destroys IDP Camp in Borno

    BREAKING: Two Children killed as fire destroys IDP Camp in Borno

    At least two children have reportedly been killed in a fire incident at the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Tuesday.

    As of the time of filing this report, the remote cause of the fire could not be ascertained.

    Also, the Borno State Police Command or the state government are yet to comment on the incident.

    Details later

  • Tinubu condemns Borno, Kaduna abductions, directs rescue of captives

    Tinubu condemns Borno, Kaduna abductions, directs rescue of captives

    President Bola Tinubu has condemned the abductions of  vulnerable persons, internally-displaced persons in Borno and students in Kaduna State.

    Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

    Ngalale said the President had directed the security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the victims and ensure that justice was served against the perpetrators of the acts.

    “I have received briefing from security chiefs on the two incidents, and I am confident that the victims will be rescued.

    “Nothing else is acceptable to me and the waiting family members of these abducted citizens. Justice will be decisively administered,” he quoted President Tinubu as saying .

    According to him, President sympathises with the families of the victims, assuring them that they will soon be reunited with their loved ones.

  • Scores abducted as Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camps

    Scores abducted as Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camps

    Scores of people have been abducted in a fresh attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

    The attack took place on Monday when the insurgents struck three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Ngala town, the headquarters of Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area at the border of Cameroon where the terrorists are most active.

    Findings show that the victims – over 40 girls and women – went to fetch firewood from the bush when the insurgents whisked them away from the Babban Sansani camp, Zulum Camp and Arabic camp.

    It was further observed that the number of women and girls kidnapped could be higher as the specific number of the abducted girls has yet to be ascertained.

    Both Boko Haram and ISWAP remain active in the region, and the battle against the groups has left at least 35,000 people dead and driven more than 2 million others from their homes in Borno state alone.

    It’s common for people to venture outside the many IDP camps in northern Nigeria to search for firewood, both to sell and for personal use.

    The terrorists also set ablaze an unspecified number of shelters in GDSSS IDP camp Shuwari in Mafa LGA as well as three houses, livestock and properties worth millions of naira in Ajari town of Damboa LGA.

    The fire incident occurred on Monday in the two locations although no casualty was recorded.

     

  • Borno gets first elected female LG Chairman

    Borno gets first elected female LG Chairman

    Hajiya Inna Galadima of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared Chairman-elect of Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.

    Galadima’s emergence automatically makes her the first female to be elected council chairman in the state.

    Galadima, a onetime commissioner and special adviser in Borno was declared winner by the Returning Officer of Jere LGA, Prof. Mohammed Konto.

    Konto said Galadima scored 110,459 votes to defeat her closest rival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 2,478 votes.

    Results from other LGAs in the Saturday’s election have started trickling in, with APC candidates in the lead.

  • APC sweeps Borno LG elections

    APC sweeps Borno LG elections

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, has won all the 27 Chairmanship and 312 councillor positions in Saturday’s council polls in Borno state.

    The Executive Chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Lawan Maina, made this known while declaring the overall results of the election on Sunday in Maiduguri.

    “Following the conduct of the election on Saturday, today we have received results from the 27 LGAs and as empowered by the law under Section 10.

    “In my position as the Chief Returning Officer of the state, I read out the results as follows:-

    “The ruling party, APC won all the 27 Local Government Chairmen in the state.

    “Equally, the ruling party has won all the 312 council members (councillors) in all the wards of the state.

    “With this, we have come to the end of this exercise and the certificate presentation to the winners will be made at a later date to be announced soon,” Maina said.

  • Borno electorate vote for LG councillors HomeBorno electorate vote for LG councillors

    Borno electorate vote for LG councillors HomeBorno electorate vote for LG councillors

    Borno electorate vote for LG councillors
    HomeBorno electorate vote for LG councillors

    Citizens of Borno are trickling voting in Saturday’s local government poll to elect their councillors in the state.

    However reports of voter apathy, while many residents blamed the development on lack of campaign by the participating political parties and candidates involved.

    As at 12 noon, some of the polling units that started operation only recorded few voters.

    The Executive Chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Lawan Maina, who is monitoring the exercise, urged for peaceful conduct.

    NAN reports that six political parties, comprising All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Labour Party (LP) and Allied People’s Movement (APM) are participating in the election.

    The APC is the only party with chairmanship and councillor candidates in all the 27 LGAs as the remaining parties fielded candidates in less that five LGAs.