The Nigerian Army said in a statement that they have killed Boko Haram kingpin in Dalore, Borno State. According to the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, "Elements of 22 Brigade Garrison carried out clearing operation at Dalore camp on Sunday in which they killed 19 Boko Haram terrorists among whom was Ameer of Dalore. The troops also [...]
Nigerian Army Kills Wanted Boko Haram Leader
Troops of 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga and 118 Task Force Battalion, sprang an ambush along Daban Masara axis used by Boko Haram terrorists elements to convey logistics on Thursday. At the encounter, one of the suspected wanted Boko Haram terrorists leaders who is serial number 95 on the first Nigerian Army wanted [...]
Nigerian Army Record More Success, Clear Terrorists Out Of Doksa Community
Nigerian army have continued to record success in their quest to clear Boko Haram terrorists out of Nigeria in their recent achievement they have cleared remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in Doksa community. According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, in a press statement released on Nigerian army website. Colonel Sani stated that [...]
Nigerian Army Arrest 4 Boko HaramTerrorist Spies In Bauchi
The headquarters of 33 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Bauchi, has arrested 4 persons suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists spies that include the one that carried out surveillance on the Madalla church before it was bombed. The men Victor Moses, Abubakar Shettima, Salisu Mohammed Bello and Umar Sadiq Madaki have been carrying out surveillance mission for the Boko Haram [...]
Nigerian Army Inducts Combats Motorbike Battalion Into Battle Against Terrorism
To meet up with the renewed strategy of clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Army today inducted a combat motorbike battalion at the Headquarters of 25 Task Force Brigade, Damboa, Borno State. The Nigerian Army also launched the second set of 100 wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists at the occasion. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant [...]
IGP Solomon Arase Condoles With Yola Blast Victims
In a statement issued by the Police PRO, Olabisi Kolawole, the Nigerian Inspector General Of Police Solomon Arase has condoled the families of the policemen that died from the bomb explosion in Yola Police station on Thursday 25th of February 2016. "Following the unfortunate incidence that occurred at a Police Divisional Headquarters, Yola, Adamawa State, on Thursday 25th [...]
Nigerian Troops Intensify Operations To Clear Out Boko Haram
The Nigerian troops have intensified operations to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Following the disruption of Boko Haram terrorists logistics chain and successful raids and ambushes, the 5 Brigade Quick Response Force (QRF) has further exploited beyond Kekeno-Mile 90-Gudumbali and blocked the terrorists’ logistics corridor. During the operation, the Boko Haram [...]
Two Suicide Bombers Kill 300+ In Maiduguri
The Boko Haram sect group launched an attack in Maiduguri, the incident happened yesterday night. It was a plot by the Boko Haram to invade Maiduguri, which was eventually repelled by the soldiers. Just after the recent statement made by the minister of information Lai Mohammed, in his comments saying that the Nigerian government has won the war against Boko Haram. The Boko [...]
How Tragedy Was Averted In Gombe On Christmas Day
Tragedy was averted yesterday in Gombe when a suspected suicide bomber was apprehended and burnt alive. This happened in Gombe line motor park where the attacker went to drop a sack ridden with improvised devices. Eyewitness reports indicated the bomber successfully entered the park, dropped the sack and tried to make his way out with the remote control to detonate the [...]
Nigerian Army Freed Hostages And Destroyed Many Boko Haram Camps In Borno State
Nigerian Army destroyed and cleared many Boko Haram camps in about 20 villages in Borno state yesterday. The villages they operated on are Leje, Khadadamamari, Ladin Buta, Hilmari, Kashauri, Aulari, Keshan Ngala, Aiwa, Masu Kura, Mabirni, Grza 1 and 2, Mashuari, Dubenge, Tauba and Majande village. According to press statement released by Nigerian Army. Troops operating in [...]
Nigerian Army Strikes Deep Into Boko Haram Strong Hold In Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Military just released a press statement claiming they have killed quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists and arrested many in the Sambisa forest. In a press release make public this afternoon, the army announced the commencement deep and far reaching militray action against the terrorist group inside the Sambisa Forest. Read the press statement below:- The [...]
A Suicide Bomber Strikes Again Near Kano
About 21 people have lost their lives at a Shia Muslim procession in northern Nigeria. This happened when a suicide bomber detonated some fixed bombs wrapped around his waist inn the village of Dakasoye, some 13 miles south of Kano during a march by followers of the Shia Islamic group of Nigeria. One of the group leaders, Muhammad Turi, who was in charge of a group of [...]
Another set of 234 women and children freed in Sambisa forest
Another set of 234 women and children were rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga end of Sambisa forest on Thursday. They have been evacuated to join others at the place of ongoing screening. This set in addition to the previous individuals earlier rescued during the ongoing operation in the area. The assault on the forest is continuing from various fronts and efforts are [...]
Military Retake Gwoza, The Terrorists Phantom Caliphate Headquarter
Sequel to the violent and heinous crimes perpetrated by terrorists in North Eastern Nigeria, the Armed Forces of Nigeria was tasked to halt the carnage and restore sanity in that region. This resulted in the deployment of land and air forces. The deployment denied the terrorists the freedom of action they had hitherto enjoyed and they resorted to diversionary tactics known [...]
Boko Haram capture Marte town in Borno state
A villager Imamu Habib, narrates how Boko Haram members invaded Marte town in Borno state, Thursday April 23rd, engaged Nigeria troops in a gun battle forcing hundreds of soldiers to flee he said. “The terrorists, numbering over 2,000, appeared from various directions on Thursday and engaged the soldiers in Kirenowa town and adjoining communities in Marte. They fought with [...]
Top terrorist commander Abu Mojahid, killed by Nigeria army
A notorious top terrorists commander, Abu Mojahid was among the terrorists that died in their encounter with troops in the outskirt of Alagarno, Tuesday morning. The terrorists had staged a daring attack on troops who were on patrol of the area. A number of the terrorists died as the troops repelled the attack. Some Rocket Propelled Grenades as well as vehicle mounted [...]
Women and Children freed in Gwoza by troops
A number of women, the elderly and children who were locked up by fleeing terrorists in Gwoza have been freed by troops as cordon and search along with mopping up operations continue in the town. The freed hostages some of whom are so weak are being given medical attention while others are also receiving necessary care pending the arrival and activities of aid agencies. Some of [...]
Update: Military recaptures Gwoza Boko Haram headquaters (photos)
Sequel to the violent and heinous crimes perpetrated by terrorists in North Eastern Nigeria, the Armed Forces of Nigeria was tasked to halt the carnage and restore sanity in that region. This resulted in the deployment of land and air forces. The deployment denied the terrorists the freedom of action they had hitherto enjoyed and they resorted to diversionary tactics known [...]
Troops destroys Gwoza the headquarters of the terrorists
Troops this morning captured Gwoza destroying the Headquarters of the Terrorists self styled Caliphate. Several terrorists died while many are captured. Mopping up of entire Gwoza and her suburbs is ongoing. More details later. GWOZA IS FREE [...]
Gwoza to be liberated in 48 hours – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has given assurance that the North-eastern town of Gwoza in Borno state, the last town under the Boko Haram terrorists, would be liberated by Friday. According to the President, the effort would pave the way for a successful conduct of the forthcoming general elections in the state and across the federation. President Jonathan, gave the assurance [...]
Families of slain security operatives to get houses in Borno state
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, has expressed the commitment of his administration to embark on the construction of housing estate that will be allocated to the families of soldiersBorno state, policemen and members of the civilian JTF who died as a result of the ongoing fight against Boko Haram insurgents across the state. The Governor stated this at the inauguration [...]
Terrorist attack on Bama foiled
An attack by a band of terrorists on parts of Bama was this morning quelled after over a score of them died while others fled with wounds. Many more of the attacking terrorists also died as the air force patrol went after the fleeing ones. Pursuit is still ongoing while calm has been restored & troops maintain firm control of Bama town. A Hilux vehicle as well as other [...]
Nigeria military met with Chad & Niger delegates for counter terrorism campaign
The Chiefs of Defence Staff of Nigeria, Chad and Niger today along with delegations from countries participating in the ongoing counter terrorism campaign to review the progress so far made in the operations conducted by the countries. Coordinated by Nigeria’s Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh who set the meeting in motion declaring that the essence was to fine tune the [...]
Nigeria Police Foiled Bomb Attack In Borno State
Nigeria Police Force On 14.03.2015, at about 6:14pm, Arrested Boko Haram suspects in Military custody led Police Explosive Ordinance Unit Maiduguri in company of Joint Investigation Team to an IDP Camp at Yerwa Girls College #Borno state where two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the sect were discovered and safely detonated. No casualty recorded. [...]
Air bombardment continues as troops mop more communities
The Nigerian Air Force has continued the bombardment of identified terrorists hideouts in some locations in Yobe and Borno States in furtherance of ongoing campaign against terror. Several sorties are being flown either to give cover to ongoing ground assault by troops or to dislodge any concentration of terrorists as follow up to intelligence reports. Mopping up operations [...]
Troops dislodge terrorists from more communities
Air Force pounding of identified terrorists hideouts is continuing in some locations in Yobe and Borno States as part of ongoing campaign against terror. Several sorties are being flown either in conjunction with ongoing ground assault by troops or to dislodge any concentration of terrorists as follow up to intelligence reports. Simultaneous mopping up operations are also [...]
Journalists tour the North East in Nigeria to observe troops operations
Journalists from 10 local and foreign organizations are on tour of various locations in military counter terrorism campaign in the North East to observe how the operations is going and how far the terrorists have been cleared from communities they occupied. The exercise, which is being conducted by the Defence Headquarters, would also afford the media men the opportunity to [...]
Troops discover terrorist bomb making factory in Yobe state
The ongoing cordon and search by troops in Buni Yadi,Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State has led to the discovery of a Bomb Making factory, where improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by terrorists were being produced. A large quantity of IEDs including those commonly used by suicide bombers were recovered from the site. The factory, which was located in a fertilizer [...]
Nigeria Brings S. African, Foreign Mercenaries Into Boko Haram Fight
ABUJA, NIGERIA —South African and other foreign soldiers in Nigeria are fighting against Boko Haram, engaging in ground combat and flying combat air sorties, Nigerian soldiers told VOA Thursday. The fighting comes as the Nigerian government tries to notch battlefield victories ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections later this month. Nigerian government officials [...]
Troops succeeded in clearing terrorists out of Adamawa -Defence HQ
Troops today succeeded in clearing terrorists out of Madagali. The last of places held by the terrorists in Adamawa. There were NO casualties on the side of your Armed Forces. Mopping up is ongoing. More details later. [...]
80 children rescued from BH camp in Cameroon can’t remember their names
80 children who were freed from Boko haram camp in Northern Cameroon by Cameroonian soldiers in November 2014 cannot remember their names or where they are from and are yet to be united with their families and loved ones.According to Christopher Fomunyoh, a director for the US-based National Democratic Institute, the children range from 5-18 years of age and do not speak [...]
APC condemns Maiduguri bombings
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the dastardly bombings that left many dead and injured in Maiduguri over the weekend, warning that those behind the continued killing and maiming of innocent people will not go unpunished. In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party condoled with the families of [...]
Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to Islamic State
Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State, which rules a self-declared caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria, according to a video posted online Saturday. "We announce our allegiance to the Caliph ... and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity,'' read an English-language translation of the video broadcast in Arabic [...]
I’ll wipe out Boko Haram, Chadian President vows
Chadian President Idriss Deby on Wednesday vowed to “wipe out” Boko Haram and called on the group’s chief Abubakar Shekau to give himself up, warning that he knew where the militant leader was hiding out. “It is in Abubakar Shekau’s interest to surrender, we know where he is. If he refuses to give himself up, he will suffer the same fate as his comrades,” Deby said at a press [...]
African Leaders team up against insurgency
African Leaders have pledged to collectively utilize all political, military and diplomatic actions to eradicate the Boko Haram menace within the continent. To this end, they have come up with a mechanism for coordinating all their actions to effectively tackle insurgency. These are some of the decisions reached by Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Denis Sassou Ngueso of Republic [...]
Deadly Blast rips through a bus in Yobe
A blast ripped through a bus in Potiskum, Yobe state, on Tuesday. The explosion happened at the Tashar Dan-Borno motor park, on the outskirts of the city but rescuers could not immediately determine the number of casualties. "The bus had just loaded with passengers on its way to Kano when a huge explosion happened inside the bus at exactly 11:40 am," a driver's union official [...]
Photo: Terrorists disguised as Woman arrested in Baga
The cordon and search in Baga has revealed some terrorists disguising as women. The searches are also yielding more discoveries of arms especially bombs hidden in various locations, especially Baga town. Apart from those captured in the course of fighting, many arrests of terrorists hiding in the town are being made and troops are still busy interrogating the [...]
Nigerian troops on mission to flush terrorists out of Baga
A large number of terrorists have drowned in the Lake Chad as they fled the heavy bombardment by Nigerian Air force heralding the advance of Nigerian troops on mission to flush them out of Baga. Not even the strategy of mining over 1500 spots with land mines on the routes leading to the town could save the terrorists from the aggressive move of advancing troops. All the land [...]
Sierra Leone: staying at zero in an ex-Ebola hotspot
Close to the centre of Komendeh Luyama village in Sierra Leone’s Kenema district is a mud-walled family home that looks much like the others – except the doors and windows are firmly shut. According to the village residents not a single former occupant of the home is alive – all victims of Ebola. This community was one of the hardest hit in the district: you quickly come across [...]
Chadians capture Dikwa from Boko Haram as Cameroon heads to Bama’
Dikwa has been freed by the Chadians. Next is Mafa then Maiduguri will have a breathing space from its North-Eastern side. However, the people are worried that the Chadians may relax after opening up the road from Maiduguri to Gamboru because their main problem is the cutting off of supplies to their country. As at Wednesday, there were reports that the Cameroonians were [...]