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  • Send terrorists to hell instead of going after BBC – Fani-Kayode tells FG

    Send terrorists to hell instead of going after BBC – Fani-Kayode tells FG

    Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has asked the federal government to go after terrorists and send them to hell instead of going after the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and other media platforms for airing their messages.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Fani-Kayode made this known on Thursday while saying foreign mediums interviewed Osama Bin Ladin, the leader of Al Qaeda too just as they aired the interviews and messages of evil men like Mohammed Al Baghdadi, the founder of ISIS and Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram.

    “Thankfully these evil men were all eventually killed by security forces so they were no longer in a position to grant any self-serving interviews. That is the best and only way to silence such barbaric creatures and erase their evil message from the psyche of humanity,” the former Minister stated.

    He, however, noted that although the Brits did not allow the IRA to be granted interviews on British Television, that did not stop them from being interviewed and aired by foreign mediums and international television networks outside of the UK.

    Fani-Kayode wrote: “It baffles me that the FG or anyone else should complain about the interview that the BBC granted to a murderous, notorious & wicked Nigerian terrorist. This is not the first or the last time this sort of thing will happen and frankly it is common place all over the world.

    “Foreign mediums interviewed Osama Bin Ladin, the leader of Al Qaeda too just as they aired the interviews and messages of evil men like Mohammed Al Baghdadi, the founder of ISIS and Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram.

    “Thankfully these evil men were all eventually killed by security forces so they were no longer in a position to grant any self-serving interviews. That is the best and only way to silence such barbaric creatures and erase their evil message from the psyche of humanity.

    “It is true that the Brits did not allow the IRA to be granted interviews on British Television but that did not stop them from being interviewed & aired by foreign mediums and international television networks outside of the UK.

    “Even American local and international television networks interviewed IRA leaders regularly just as they did leaders of other violent terrorist organisations. If the FG wants the world to stop treating us with disdain & to prevent int. networks to stop airing interviews of the monsters of BH & ISWAP they should do more to fight terror & remove the terrorists from the land of the living.

    “We should change the entire Military High Command &replace them with competent, loyal & patriotic commanders, equip our boys in the Army, Airforce & Navy with the necessary resources, weapons & hardware & send them into battle against the terrorists with the full backing & support of their military commanders, the FG and the Commander in Chief.

    “The FG must wake up, annihilate the terrorists & send each of them to hell where they belong instead of whining & complaining about them being interviewed by the BBC.

    “That is the way forward and that is the answer. If you remove them from the face of the earth they will not be in a position to grant foreign television stations self-serving interviews and neither will they be able to spread their vile poison and murderous disposition”.

  • FCT is safe – Defence HQ assures

    FCT is safe – Defence HQ assures

    The Defence Headquarters, Nigeria has assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja is safe. The Defence HQ assured residents of the FCT that the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are undaunted and unrelenting in efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Major General Benard Onyeuko, Director of Defence Media Operations made this known during a press briefing on Nigeria’s military operations held at the Defence Headquarters on Thursday.

    Major General Onyeuko disclosed that troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion in conjunction with the air component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted a clearance patrol around Bwari general area between 24 – 26 July 2022, and successfully cleared Kawu and Ido villages of terrorists who recently attacked soldiers in the FCT.

    “Consequently, about 30 terrorists were neutralized and their enclave and hide-out destroyed. Ground troops also recovered 6 x motorcycles, 2 x AK47 rifles, 1 x fully loaded LMG magazine amongst others during mob up,” Onyeuko disclosed.

    The Defence Media Operations Director also disclosed at the press briefing that 27 pipeline vandals were arrested in the Niger Delta region while a total of 5,159,500 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil and 1,432,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil were recovered, adding that all arrested economic saboteurs and recovered items were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.

    “The Statistic above shows a significant loss to the economy of the Country. It has a street value of about Two Billion Five Hundred and Thirty Four Million Seven Hundred Seventy One Thousand Five Hundred Forty Three Naira Eight Kobo (N2,534,771,543.08). However, the number of arrested individuals have also increased and could reduce the illegal activities of these of oil thieves. Operation DELTA SAFE has therefore sustained it efforts to ensure relative safe and peaceful operations environment in the Niger Delta,” Onyeuko.

    Read text of the press briefing below:

    PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

    1. Defence Headquarters bi-weekly briefing on troops activities and operational successes being recorded in the various operational theaters of the 6 geo-political zones of the Country. In the past 2 weeks, kinetic and non-kinetic operations were conducted in the various theatre of operations which recorded significant results. The brief will cover operational activities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies which were conducted in tackling insecurity in the Country between the period 14-28 July 2022.

    NORTH EAST ZONE
    2. The Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI in the North East zone between the17 and 19July 2022 responded to the activities of Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province criminals who kidnapped some civilians and rustled some cattle at Balkani village in Jere Local Government Area. Troops made contact with the terrorists and rescued the kidnapped civilians and recovered the rustled cattle. Also, at another location troops rescued 2 civilians that were kidnapped by Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists at Kayamade village in Kondoga Local Government Area of Borno State.

    3. In similar operation, troops on fighting patrol repelled Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province attacks at Gwalaram village in Magumeri Local Government Area. Own troops fire power forced the criminals to flee the location. Also, troops came in contact with terrorists along Kwang – Kilakasa road, Monguno, Gajiran in a fire battle engaged the terrorist and neutralized 20 of the insurgents.Troopsfurther exploited the area and recovered 6x AK47 rifles, 3 bicycles, 1 Toyota Landcruiser van, 3 x tyres, 490 roundsof 108mm, 274 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, metal links, 5 x magazine, 2 x Improvised Explosive Device cylinders and 100 litres of Premium Motor Spirit among others items.Troops on 25 July 2022 rescued 4 women with children at Aulari in Borno State, while 2 were the list confirmed to be Chibok girls named Hanatu Musa and Kauna Sarah Luka who are on serial 7 and 38of the missing Chibok girls. Accordingly, within the weeks in focus, a total of 2,016 suspected Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists and their families comprising of 360 adult males, 580 adult females and 1076 children surrendered to own troops at various locations in the North East theatre of Operation. All rescued civilians and recovered items were handed over to relevant authority, while surrendered Boko Haram Terrorists and their families were profiled and handed over to the appropriate agencies for further action.

    NORTH CENTRAL ZONE
    4. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE on 16 July 2022 arrested 2 notorious arms dealers, Mr Samuel Kwanu and Mr Ede Umar Yisa whom were said to have delivered weapons to one Mallam Saidu and some bandits in Gidan Bawa village. Items recovered from the suspects include; 2 magazines of 6 7.62mm special, 1 ussi rifle among others. Similarly, On same day acting on intelligence on kidnappers activities along Panda road linking Ayewawa and Dere in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and Kampani Sabon Gari village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, troops of Operations WHIRL STROKE and SAFE HAVEN rescued 6 kidnapped victims and recovered 1 motorcycle. The suspects and recovered items were handed over to the relevant authorities.

    5. In another development, between 15 – 19 July 2022, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE responded to information on bandits activities at Chito and Maraba Ukyonugu villages both in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Troops neutralized 6 x bandits, destroyed criminal hideouts/camps and recovered 18 motorcycles. Troops also conducted operations along Road Nasme – Akpanaja -Ondori, Road Nasme – Antie – Ondori, Rukubi and Kekura villages in Doma and Awe Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. During the operations, troops arrested 8 x suspected cattle rustlers and cultists. Items recovered include; 2 motorcycles, 1 x locally fabricated pistol, 3 x mobile phones and the sum of One Hundred Fifty Naira (N148,650.00) amongst others. All recovered items were handed over to the Nigeria Police Daudu Division for further action.

    6. On 20 July 2022, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN arrested Mr Awal Jumba a suspected kidnap kingpin at Vokti Mungi in Gindiri District Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. While enroute the barracks, Mr Jumba attempted to escape and he was neutralized. Item recovered include 2 motorcycles and 1 gionee L800 amongst other. Relatedly, troops in conjunction with vigilantes on 24 July 2022 arrested 3 suspected bandits Commanders; Mr Julius Simon (alias Bagga 37yrs), Mr Wolta Zambai (45yrs) and Mr Iliya Peter (alias Boubok 27yrs) at Shimankar village, Shendam Local Government Area Plateau State. Suspects confessed to be involved in buying/selling ammunitions. Suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation. Items recovered include; 3 mobile phones andN5,600 cash amongst others. On the same day, troops arrested 2 kidnappers; Mr Musa Usman (27yrs) and Mr Adam Mohammed (25yrs) at Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Suspects confessed to have carried out several kidnapping activities including the kidnap of one Master Jeremiah Elijah, a 6yrs on 21 July 2022.

    7. Relatedly, on 25 July 2022, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN arrested a notorious kidnapper/armed robber and cattle rustler; Mr Zwanlan Fatim – 42yrs at Shendam town, Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Troops recovered 1 x locally made pistol, 5 x cartridges, 1 x rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 x mobile phones, 2 x Union Bank ATM cards, 1 x ID card and assorted charms amongst others. In another development, on 26 July 2022, troops intercepted Two (2) rail vandals, Mr Abba Abdul – 23 yrs and Mr Joseph ZI – 26yrs at Bas village, Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Vandals were intercepted while conveying Eighty Six (86) railways UIC sleepers in a red Peugeot Boxer vehicle with registration No BAU 05 SX.

    8. Troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion in conjunction with the air component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted a clearance patrol around Bwari general area between 24 – 26 July 2022. Troops successfully clear Kawu and Ido villages. Consequently, about 30 terrorists were neutralized and their enclave and hide out destroyed. Ground troops also recovered 6 x motorcycles, 2 x AK47 rifles, 1 x fully loaded LMG magazine amongst others during mob up.

    NORTH WEST ZONE
    9. Troops of Operations HADARIN DAJI at the early hours of 27 July 2022 responded to a distress call from Bayi village in Tsefe Local Government Area of Zamfara on banditry activities. Troops trailed bandits to one Alhaji Bello Dan Iya’s residence and neutralized 1 x bandit. Items recovered include; 1 x AK47 rifle, 1 x magazine, 4 x rounds of 7.62mm special, 1 x MPs and 1 x sachet of marijuana amongst others. Earlier, on 25 July 2022, troops engaged one suspected bandit on motorcycle while commuting bush path along Gidan Garba, Magami Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Troops recovered 1 x AK47 rifle and 2 pairs of woodland camouflage. All recovered items are in own custody.

    SOUTH SOUTH ZONE
    10. The Joint Task Force Operation DELTA SAFE in the conduct of operation OCTOPUS GRIP in the South South zone conducted operational activities in the creeks, communities and towns in the Niger Delta. Notably Madangho, Kokoye and jones creek in Delta State, Obi Sagbama village and Debu creek in Bayelsa State were patroled. Also, troops conducted patrol in Awoba, Cawthorne Channel, Boning Channel, Asaramatu in River State. Consequently, troops discovered and destroyed 80 illegal refining site, 60 wooden boats, 316 storage tanks, 262 ovens and87 dugout pits. Troops also recovered 9 speed boats, 15 outboard engines, 19 pumping machines and 17 vehicles. Furthermore, 27 pipeline vandals were arrested while a total of Five Million One Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand Five Hundred (5,159,500) litres of substance suspected to be crude oil and One million Four Hundred and Thirty Two Thousand (1,432,000) litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil were recovered. All arrested economic saboteurs and recovered items were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.

    11. The Statistic above shows a significant loss to the economy of the Country. It has a street value of about Two Billion Five Hundred and Thirty Four Million Seven Hundred Seventy One Thousand Five Hundred Forty Three Naira Eight Kobo (N2,534,771,543.08). However, the number of arrested individuals have also increased and could reduce the illegal activities of these of oil thieves. Operation DELTA SAFE has therefore sustained it efforts to ensure relative safe and peaceful operations environment in the Niger Delta.

    SOUTH WEST ZONE
    12. Between the 15 and 17 July 2022, troops of Operation AWATSE intercepted large consignment of smuggled foodstuff along Seme -Badagry – Owode Road and a smuggler depot along Road Aiyetoro – Abeokuta and Oja-Odan village of Badagry, Owode, Imeko/Afon and Odeda Local Government Area of Lagos and Ogun States respectively. Items confiscated include; Four Hundred and Two (402) 50kg of foreign rice and One Hundred and Ninety Three (193) 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

    13. In another development, during the conduct of Operation SAFE CONDUCT, troops on patrol along Road Osho – Egbedore village in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State arrested a political thug and recovered 1 locally fabricated pistol, 5 cartridges and a mobile phone amongst others. Troops also carried out a raid operation at Old Garage within Oshogbo metropolis and arrested a notorious kidnapper terrorizing the people of Osogbo alongside 9 of his gang members. Items recovered include 1 pump action rifle, 6 cartridges amongst others. All recovered items were handed over to the appropriate authority for further action.

    14. The hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies wishes to re-assured Nigerians of its commitment and pact with all Nigerians. With the recent operations carried out between from 23 July we wish to assure residents of FCT Abuja in particular that we are undaunted and unrelenting in our efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties. People should go about their normal business as their safety is guaranteed. The support and cooperation of all Nigerians is hereby solicited as security is everybody’s business. Citizens are encouraged to report any unusual persons in your community to security agencies. If you see something say something.

    BENARD ONYEUKO
    Major General
    Director
    Defence Media Operations
    28 July 2022

  • Troops eliminates 30 terrorists who attacked soldiers in Abuja

    Troops eliminates 30 terrorists who attacked soldiers in Abuja

    The Defence Headquarters says the military troops have eliminated 30 of the terrorists who attacked troops of the Guards Brigade in Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday.

    The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, made this known at the Bi-Weekly news conference on military operations on Thursday in Abuja.

    Onyeuko said the operation was conducted by troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion in conjunction with the air component of “Operation Whirl Punch” between Sunday and Tuesday.

    He said the troops successfully cleared Kawu and Ido villages neutralising the terrorists and destroyed their enclave and hide out.

    According to him, the ground troops also recovered six motorcycles, two AK47 rifles, one fully loaded LMG magazine amongst others during mob up.

    “The hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies wishes to re-assured Nigerians of its commitment and pact with all Nigerians.

    “With the recent operations carried out between from July 23, we wish to assure residents of FCT in particular that we are undaunted and unrelenting in our efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

    “People should go about their normal business as their safety is guaranteed.

    “The support and cooperation of all Nigerians is hereby solicited as security is everybody’s business. Citizens are encouraged to report any unusual persons in your community to security agencies. If you see something say something,’’ he said.

    On his part, the Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor, urged media to continue to support the military in ensuring that the enemies of the nation were defeated.

    On the voice note being circulated on social media purportedly belonging to a soldier involved in the attack, Akpor said that enquiries to know its authenticity was unnecessary.

  • IGP orders tight security as fear of terrorists grips Abuja

    IGP orders tight security as fear of terrorists grips Abuja

    The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has ordered a beef up of security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in order to fortify the nation’s capital against terrorists.

    In a statement on Tuesday, Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the IGP had charged the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to collaborate with residents in order to ward off adversaries.

    He added that the force is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that the criminals are brought to their knees.

    ”We are not leaving any stone unturned to fortify the Federal Capital Territory and its environs.

    ”The IGP has ordered for additional deployment of assets to Strategic areas of the FCT while the Force Intelligence Bureau has been charged on robust Intelligence gathering and information sharing amongst other agencies.

    ”All residents of the FCT are urged to synergise and be on the same page with the Police and other security agencies in making sure that we forestall any ugly incidences in and around the FCT,” the statement reads.

    Residents of Abuja have been living in fear since the invasion of Kuje Prison by Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) on July 5, 2022.

    Over 800 inmates, including all the Boko Haram suspects in detention, were released during the invasion.

    There have been several leaked memos of intelligence agencies on the plots to attack the nation’s capital.

    The ambush of troops attached to the Presidential Guards Brigade heightened the worry of FCT residents.

    A captain and two soldiers were killed by terrorists in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday night.

  • Terrorists allegedly kidnap Army Captain, 13 soldiers in Abuja

    Terrorists allegedly kidnap Army Captain, 13 soldiers in Abuja

    Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly abducted a Captain of the Nigerian Army and 13 soldiers in Abuja.

    This is just as the Army has launched a search party for the Captain, who was the Commanding Officer of the 13 soldiers.

    The gunmen according to reports
    attempted to attack the Nigerian Law School in Bwari but the attempt was foiled following the timely intervention by security operatives.

    It was gathered on Tuesday that the Nigerian Army has launched a search party for the Captain, who was the Commanding Officer of the 13 soldiers.

    Recall that the troops of the Elite Guards Brigade foiled an attack by terrorists on the Nigerian Law School in Bwari.

    A military signal had revealed that the gunmen on Sunday ambushed the soldiers who were on routine patrol of the area.

    The troops were said to have successfully repelled the terrorists.

    A military source revealed on Tuesday morning that the Commanding Officer, simply identified as Captain Samuel and 13 soldiers were still missing in the aftermath of the operation and a search party had been launched for them.

    He said, “Thirteen soldiers with their Commanding Officer, Capt. Samuel who manned the military checkpoint at Bwari – Abuja, are missing after responding to a distress call of the kidnapping of some locals by a suspected Ansanru terrorist group last Sunday.

    “The terrorists had earlier on Friday kidnapped many locals from the Zuma community close to Veritas University, a Catholic University located in Bwari and demanded N500,000 ransom from each of their victims.

    The problem started when a member of a vigilante group in the community, who was later killed by the terrorists group yesterday alerted the soldiers of this development.

    “The military responded swiftly, only for their response to become fatal as we saw many soldiers with bullet wounds being evacuated from the scene of the attack, and heavy movement of military equipment like MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) Armoured Tanks and the military response team around Bwari for the past 3 days for a suspected cleanup operation.”

    The source added, “As at the time of this report, the military is still in vigorous search of the Captain and his 13 other soldiers in the rocky terrain of Bwari; they have neither found them nor their dead bodies.

    “When the wife of the military officer, Capt. Samuel, who is heavily pregnant, checked on her husband yesterday since she couldn’t reach him on the phone, some top military officers convinced her that her husband was on special duty and he is safe.

    “It is important to note that Bwari suburb had witnessed large movements of over hundreds of people suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on over 300 motorbikes a day last year and alarm was raised, but the authority said that there was no cause for fear, that those people were on a legitimate movement. Since last year, kidnappings, killings and other violent crimes have risen to apogee in Bwari and its environs.

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  • Terrorists allegedly lay siege on law school in Abuja

    Terrorists allegedly lay siege on law school in Abuja

    The seat of power the Federal Capital Territory is under threat as terrorists allegedly lay siege on Law School and ambushed the presidential elite force, the Brigade of Guards.

    Sources confirmed that the troops of the elite Guards Brigade, whose primary responsibility is guarding the FCT especially the Presidential seat of government, were ambushed along Bwari-Kubwa road.

    The troops were allegedly on routine patrol of the area when they were attacked.

    The ambush is raising fears that the terrorists are laying siege in the Bwari area which houses the Nigerian Law School and the headquarters of the Joint and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

    In fact, a source noted that the they might be planning attacks on the Law School and other vital facilities in the area.

    Meanwhile, the ambush was forcefully repelled by the Brigade of Guards troops. However, three soldiers were wounded in the attack and they are already being treated at a military hospital within Abuja.

    The cryptic message on the attack titled ‘Ambush Attack Against Own Troops Of Gds Bde’ reads: “At about 241620A Jul 22, own tps of 7 Gds Bn on routine ptl along Rd Kubwa – Bwari were ambushed by suspected terr. 3 x sldrs were injured during the attk. The sldrs have been evacuated to 7 Gds Bn MRS for med attn. Details on the extend of their injuries still under cfm.

    “The ambushed attack happening within the area of Bwari shows that the terrorists are actually within the local communities and possibly to carry out their plans of attacking the law schl in Bwari as earlier reported.”

    In the meantime, a source at The Catholic University” Veritas” located on Bwari has confirmed that the school is contemplating on shutting down due to fear of attack.

  • Fear of terrorists: FG shuts down Federal Govt Colleges

    Fear of terrorists: FG shuts down Federal Govt Colleges

     

    Apparently sensing the danger ahead, Federal Ministry of Education has directed the closure of all Federal Government Colleges in Abuja following security threats on the Unity Colleges located in the Federal Capital Territory.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports Director of Media Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, confirmed that the Ministry ordered evacuation of students from the schools.

    This decision was as a result of rising insecurity and threat to the lives, security and wellbeing of the students therein.

    Some of the FGCs have been asked to vacate on Wednesday, while others will close on Tuesday.

    The Federal government college, Kwali requested parents on Sunday not to fail to pick their children on Monday, unfailingly, due to directives from the Federal Ministry of Education.

    Also, the government called for calm among parents saying that authorities of the schools have been briefed appropriately on modules of closure between Monday and Wednesday.

    Meanwhile, Senior members of Parent Teachers Forum have confirmed that parents are also to pick their children from the unity Colleges unfailingly by Tuesday.

  • BREAKING: Terrorists vow to abduct Buhari, thrash train victims

    BREAKING: Terrorists vow to abduct Buhari, thrash train victims

     

    Terrorists have threatened to abuduct President Muhammadu Buhari few weeks after his convoy was attacked in Katsina State.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls the convoy of an advance team of the president was attacked on its way to Buhari’s hometown of Daura ahead of Sallah.

    Two persons sustained injuries in the attack, which the presidency said was repelled.

    The attack on the convoy happened on the day when the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) invaded Kuje Prison in Abuja and freed over 800 inmates, including all the terrorists in detention.

    In a new video now trending the terrorists who abducted over 60 passengers of the Abuja Kaduna train on March 28, threatened to abduct and kill Buhari and Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

    The terrorists also boasted that they would destroy the country, kill the remaining passengers in their custody and sell out the others.

    Some passengers were released after reportedly paying N100 million each.

    One of the terrorists threatened that unless the government comply with their demands, they would turn the area into an abattoir.

    “This is our message to the government of Nigeria and just as you have seen these people here, by God’s grace, you will see your leaders; your senators and governors will come before us. These ones you are seeing here, we will keep some as our slaves and sell them off just as our Imam told you in the past,” he said.

    He further stated in Hausa: “Just like the Chibok girls that were sold off, we will equally sell these ones as slaves. If you don’t adhere to our demands, we will kill the ones we need to kill and sell the remaining. By God’s grace, El-Rufai, Buhari, we will bring you here.”

  • Kaduna-Abuja train: Terrorists demand N100million ransom to release abductees

    Kaduna-Abuja train: Terrorists demand N100million ransom to release abductees

    Terrorists who attacked the Kaduna-Abuja bound train on March 28, 2022 have place a 100 million naira ransom on each of the 43 remaining abductees still in their custody.

    The families of the victims still in custody have been contacted since last week , a source said.

    This development is coming few days after the Kuje correctional center was attacked and many terrorists inmates were freed by scores of gunmen.

    The Islamic State West Africa Province claimed responsibility for the attack in a viral video 24 hours later.

    During the attack, over 300 Boko Haram fighters, convicted criminals and other inmates were released by the terrorists who overwhelmed the security operatives guarding the facility.

    Meanwhile, the Federal Government had since released the names and photos of the freed 64 terrorists and their names uploaded on the database of interpol.

    ISWAP had initially contacted the FG asking for favours in exchange of abducted persons in their custody.

    As part of their demands, they requested the release of 15 terrorist commanders, their children detained by the military and an undisclosed amount of cash.

    On June 12, the terrorists released 11 hostages after 75 days in captivity, while another seven regained their freedom on Saturday.

    The victims were reportedly released through the assistance of the Publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald newspaper, Mallam Tukur Mamu, who has been negotiating with the militants.

    Giving an update on the situation on Sunday, a family member of the abducted victims, who didn’t want his name in print, told newsmen that the terrorists were asking each family to cough up N100m ransom for the release of their loved ones.

    The source said the seven victims that were released on Saturday paid an undisclosed amount.

    He said, “It is money that is still delaying the release of the others. The terrorists are demanding ransom now. We heard the last set paid money. They (terrorists) have reached out to us as regards the payment of ransom.

    “The situation now is that if you have your money, your loved ones would be freed. They have pegged the ransom at N100m. It is just unfortunate.”

    Another family member said they were told that the terrorists were no longer interested in negotiating with the Federal Government, saying that N100m was required to free those in captivity.

    He said they were still pleading with the terrorists to reduce the ransom as some of them could not afford the huge amount.

    He noted, “My loved one has not been released, those that were released paid N100m. I don’t have that kind of money. The kidnappers got in touch with us. They said they were no longer negotiating with the Federal Government. Getting N100m is the dilemma many of us don’t have.”

  • Kaduna-Abuja train attack: Terrorists release seven abducted persons

    Kaduna-Abuja train attack: Terrorists release seven abducted persons

    Seven persons who were among those abducted by terrorists that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna bound AK9 train on March, 28 have been released.

    Recall that the terrorists had earlier threatened to kill the remaining 51 persons in their custody if their demands to Federal Government are not met.

    The terrorists have now made a U-turn by releasing seven of the 51 persons still in their custody.

    Meanwhile, Malam Tukur Mamu who has been serving as an intermediary between the Federal Government and the bandits has said that the seven persons have been released through his singular effort.

    However, the relatives and friends of the abducted passengers on Thursday, vowed to take over the streets and occupy key government facilities in Abuja and Kaduna in protest to demand the release of their loved ones in the kidnappers’ den for more than 100 days.