Tag: sambisa
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NAF launches aerial patrol over sambisa, other troubled areas in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified aerial patrol over the sambisa forest in a renewed effort to deny the insurgents, who might have escaped the latest onslaught, from regrouping. A statement by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, and made available to newsmen in Abuja noted that the aerial…
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IBB hails Buhari on military takeover of Sambisa
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) on Monday commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the fall of dreaded Sambisa forest which had been the operation center of the Boko Haram insurgents. Elated IBB in a statement released by his media office said: “it is a sign of relief, that the military has finally smocked…
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Northern economy will rise with fall of Sambisa – Arewa Youths
The Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) has said the fall of Sambisa Forest and defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists will revive the economy in the north east, as investors who hitherto left will be encouraged to return. The youths also commended the army for its resillience and sacrifices that led to the victory over…
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Army arrests 504 terrorists, rescues 1,880 women, children in Sambisa
The Army yesterday said it has arrested 504 and rescued about 1,880 women and children from Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest. Major-General Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, said this during a news conference at the Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, yesterday. Updates on Operation Rescue Finale: The army has taken over…