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Govt Hires 200 Special Hunters To Fight Boko Haram In Borno

Worried by the increasing Boko Haram attacks on Gubio town and its environs, the Caretaker Chairman of Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, Hon Zanna Modu, has hired the services of 200 special hunters from some parts of Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina and other states in Northern Nigeria to complement effort of the military and other security agen

TRAGIC: 9 Soldier Dead And 20 Missing After Clash With Insurgents In Gudumbali In Borno State

At least 20 soldiers of the Operation Lafiya Dole are reportedly missing, while the bodies of nine others have been recovered in Gudumbali town of Borno State. This followed a fierce battle between the troops and Boko Haram insurgents who were said to have planned a massive attack in the axis. We gathered that the soldiers were ambushed by the ter
NAF Destroys Two Ammunition–Laden Gun Trucks Belonging To Terrorist In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed two ammunition–laden gun trucks in Northern Borno, belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.Daramola said the trucks were destroyed by the Air Task For

Busted! How Nigerian Army Nabbed Four Men Who Supply Logistics To Boko Haram In Borno

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested four Boko Haram insurgents’ suppliers in Borno State, as part of a renewed campaign to stifle the insurgents’ economy, Punch Metro reports.The Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, made the disclosure during the destruction of four vehicles and essential commodit
Nigerian Air Force Kills Scores Of Boko Haram Terrorists, In Aerial Bombing In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralised scores of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in air strikes at Yuwe “C” in Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Infomation, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the operation was conducted on Saturday.

Otedola's Daughter, DJ Cuppy Pays Visit To Victims Of Conflict In Borno State

The 26-year-old Nigerian DJ went in her capacity as an ambassador for Save The Children – a nonprofit that works to “improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.”
ISWAP Members Kill 11 Telecom Workers Laying Optic Cables In Borno

Gunmen believed to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed 11 casual workers of a telecom firm in Borno state yesterday Tuesday August 27th.Confirming the incident, members of the state civilian Joint Task Force and some residents, told newsmen that the sect members stormed the place where the workers were laying teleco

BREAKING: Scores Dead, Secretariat, Houses Razed As Boko Haram Recaptures Two LGAs In Borno

Two Local Government Areas of Gubio and Magumeri in Northern Borno Senatorial District are currently under the control of Boko Haram when the insurgents in their large number launched a coordinated attack on the communities beginning from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning without confrontation.Both Gubio and Magumeri have no military pres
Borno State Governor, Raises Qur'an Against Anyone Who Diverts Food Items, Aids Meant For IDPs

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday August 19, went spiritual in Monguno where he has so far spent two days, coordinating, supervising and trying to sanitize the distribution of food items to one hundred and ninety thousand and fifty ‎internally displaced persons, majority of them from Marte, Kukawa, Mobbar, Guzamala and Monguno

Photos Of Promising Young Soldier, Ifeanyi Sunday & Two Others Killed By Boko Haram In Borno

A young soldier Ifeanyi Sunday and two others have reportedly died on Wednesday August 14, when troops of Operation Lafiya Dole averted a Boko Haram attack on Molai village in Borno State.According to a friend of the slain soldier, they had chatted on Tuesday August 13 and on the said day he was killed. “It is very difficult for me to believe w
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Donates Sambisa Forest For RUGA.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara, has donated some parts of the enclave of the Boko Haram, Sambisa forest, for the controversial Rural Grazing Area (RUGA) programme.The governor also mobilised the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Agro Rangers and hunters to secure the large expanse of the forest and make it safe for

Counter-Insurgency Operations! Air Force Jets Bombard ISWA/Boko Haram Headquarters In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) on counterinsurgency operations in the North East has destroyed a command and control centre belonging to Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWA) at Dusula on the fringes of the Lake Chad.Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola
Surprise Visit! Borno Doctors In Trouble As Governor Couldn't See Anyone On Duty During His Visit

According to a report by The Nation, there is serious panic and anxiety among doctors on the employment of Borno State Government following the late night visit of Gov. Babagana Zulum on Monday to hospitals within Maiduguri metropolis. Many of them, especially those on duty call who couldn’t respond to the governor’s anonymous distress calls,

Boko Haram: Buhari Assures Immediate Hunting Of Attacker Who Put 60 Mourners To Death In Borno

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condemned the dastardly attack on a funeral procession in Borno State, which led to the death of over 60 mourners.Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu in a statement on Sunday, said the President had received assurances from the armed forces that the terrorists who committed the killings would pay a “big price�
Borno Residents Thrown Into Darkness As Boko Haram Destroys Power Station

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that Boko Haram insurgents have attacked its 330/132kv transmission substation at Molai in Maiduguri, Borno State, throwing residents into darkness.A statement by the General Manager (Public Affairs), TCN, Ndidi Mbah, said that during the attack, two post isolators porcelain units were affec

Boko Haram Female Suicide Bombers Attack Viewing Centre In Borno, Kill 20, Injured 30

At least 20 people have died with about 30 more critically injured after Boko Haram suicide detonated at a viewing centre in Konduga, Borno state. A military source who spoke to SaharaReporters said the suicide bombers, a male and female, detonated their Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the viewing center/joint opposite a clinic in Mandarari w

Police Announce Restriction Of Movement In Borno During Eid Celebration

The Borno State Police Command has imposed a restriction of vehicular movement in the state.Restriction of movement starts from 7 a.m. to 12. 15 p.m. during the Eid celebration in Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas of the state.Mr. Abubakar Usman, the spokesman of the command announced this in a statement in Maiduguri.The statement read: �

Boko Haram Reportedly Captures Borno Town

Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly captured Marte, the headquarters of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.Daily Trust reports that the insurgents stormed the Marte military base, 153 Task Force Battalion, shooting sporadically and in the process razed “everything”.It quoted a military source as saying on Monday: “The insurgents se
BREAKING: Governor Kashim Shettima’s Chief Steward, John Achagwa Commits Suicide In Borno Govt House

John Achagwa, the Chief Steward of Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State, has committed suicide at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Maiduguri.Achagwa killed himself by hanging on a Neem tree at about 1.44pm on Tuesday. His close associate said the deceased has been complaining about the attitude of his daughter, adding that the late ste

Lovers Caught Having Sex In Public Arrested In Borno State

Lovers who were caught having sex in the public in Borno state have been arrested by Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.Speaking to the media, The Commandant of the Corps, Mr Abdullahi Ibrahim disclosed that the suspects were a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl.He said the pair were arrested after they were seen engaged in the illicit
Boko Haram Releases Video Showing Nigerian Soldiers They Captured During Battle In Borno (Video)

The Boko Haram sect has released videos of some military men believed to have been captured on the battlefront in the north-east, according to a report by TheCable. The insurgents paraded some of the captives before cameras and they identified themselves with their military service numbers, units and names. Personnel of the Nigerian army, Nigerian

29 Women And 25 Children Rescued From Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno State

The Nigerian Army has said its troops of 22 Brigade,engaged in Operative Lafiya Dole, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have rescued 54 persons abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.The army, in a statement by its acting spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, said out of the number, 29 were women while 25 others were children of various ages
Boko Haram Kidnaps Corper, Winners Pastor In Borno

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect have kidnapped a National Youth Service Corps member, Abraham Amuta and a cleric with Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), identified as Pastor Oyeleke in Borno State.Friends of the corps member said on Twitter that they were abducted two weeks ago on their way to Chibok to distribute relief i

15 Soldiers Killed, 19 Wounded As Boko Haram Attacks Another Nigerian Military Base In Borno

Suspected Boko Haram fighters have killed 15 Nigerian soldiers in an attack on a military base in Borno State, security sources said Saturday.The terrorists rode into Magumeri Local Government Area and sacked a brigade there at about 6:00 p.m. on Friday, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.A captain, a lieutenant and 13 soldiers lost their lives following intens
Five Soldiers Killed, Dozens Missing As Boko Haram Members Reportedly Overrun Nigerian Military Base In Borno

No fewer than five Nigerian soldiers have been killed and many others declared missing after members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, overran a military base manned bymen of the Nigerian Army 254 Task Force Battalion under the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno State. The insurgents entered the base in a convoy of 15 gun trucks, officials said. The

Local Hunter Allegedly Captures 13 Boko Haram Terrorists Alive, Kill Two In Borno, Adamawa (Photos)

One Sarki Mohammed Yohanna, said to be the Vice President of Local Hunters of Northeast Nigeria allegedly captured alive 13 Boko Haram terrorists and killed two in one week around Sabon Garin area of Borno and Adamawa areas.According to Borno State government official: “Sarki Mohammed Yohanna is one of the toughest and independent Boko Haram Fig

VIDEO: Boko Haram Release Video Of Them Executing 5 Nigerian Soldiers In Borno State

Islamic State West Africa (#iswap ) Releases Video of Five Soldiers Simultaneously Executed in #Borno, #Nigeria - 01 April 2019, May God console their families. This tragic video is a damning proof that Boko Haram is yet to be defeated in Nigeria as the government had earlier claimed and this is scary for both citizens of Nigeria and foreigners th
Revealed! Young Female Street Hawkers Now Spread HIV In Borno State

Some young female hawkers have reportedly begun to spread HIV around Borno state in the North-East of Nigeria. An unspecified population of young female HIV carriers roam the streets of Borno State, hawking items and, in the process, spreading the virus to promiscuous buyers of those items. Rendering the HIV/AIDS situation in Borno State more scar
Photos: Gallant Soldier Loses One Leg To Boko Haram IED Explosion In Gwoza, Borno State

After some soldiers recently stepped on landmines reportedly planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza local government area of Borno State and many casualties recorded, another soldier has lost his leg.In a video shared on social media, a group of soldiers was seen filmed treating their colleague who lost one of his legs following an IED explosio
Man Begs Borno Politicians to Give him Billboards to cover their Place in IDPs Camp (Photos)

A humanitarian worker, Mohammed Ciroma has appealed to Borno politicians to give him all the billboards scattered around the state so that the IDPs would use them to cover what they call 'homes'"I am appealing to all the politicians in # Borno_State to please give me all the billboards that are placed on all the roundabouts and othe

Borno News, Photos and Videos

Govt Hires 200 Special Hunters To Fight Boko Haram In Borno

TRAGIC: 9 Soldier Dead And 20 Missing After Clash With Insurgents In Gudumbali In Borno State

NAF Destroys Two Ammunition–Laden Gun Trucks Belonging To Terrorist In Borno

Busted! How Nigerian Army Nabbed Four Men Who Supply Logistics To Boko Haram In Borno

Nigerian Air Force Kills Scores Of Boko Haram Terrorists, In Aerial Bombing In Borno

Otedola's Daughter, DJ Cuppy Pays Visit To Victims Of Conflict In Borno State

ISWAP Members Kill 11 Telecom Workers Laying Optic Cables In Borno

BREAKING: Scores Dead, Secretariat, Houses Razed As Boko Haram Recaptures Two LGAs In Borno

Borno State Governor, Raises Qur'an Against Anyone Who Diverts Food Items, Aids Meant For IDPs

Photos Of Promising Young Soldier, Ifeanyi Sunday & Two Others Killed By Boko Haram In Borno

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Donates Sambisa Forest For RUGA.

Counter-Insurgency Operations! Air Force Jets Bombard ISWA/Boko Haram Headquarters In Borno

Surprise Visit! Borno Doctors In Trouble As Governor Couldn't See Anyone On Duty During His Visit

Boko Haram: Buhari Assures Immediate Hunting Of Attacker Who Put 60 Mourners To Death In Borno

Borno Residents Thrown Into Darkness As Boko Haram Destroys Power Station

Boko Haram Female Suicide Bombers Attack Viewing Centre In Borno, Kill 20, Injured 30

Police Announce Restriction Of Movement In Borno During Eid Celebration

Boko Haram Reportedly Captures Borno Town

BREAKING: Governor Kashim Shettima’s Chief Steward, John Achagwa Commits Suicide In Borno Govt House

Lovers Caught Having Sex In Public Arrested In Borno State

Boko Haram Releases Video Showing Nigerian Soldiers They Captured During Battle In Borno (Video)

29 Women And 25 Children Rescued From Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno State

Boko Haram Kidnaps Corper, Winners Pastor In Borno

15 Soldiers Killed, 19 Wounded As Boko Haram Attacks Another Nigerian Military Base In Borno

Five Soldiers Killed, Dozens Missing As Boko Haram Members Reportedly Overrun Nigerian Military Base In Borno

Local Hunter Allegedly Captures 13 Boko Haram Terrorists Alive, Kill Two In Borno, Adamawa (Photos)

VIDEO: Boko Haram Release Video Of Them Executing 5 Nigerian Soldiers In Borno State

Revealed! Young Female Street Hawkers Now Spread HIV In Borno State

Photos: Gallant Soldier Loses One Leg To Boko Haram IED Explosion In Gwoza, Borno State

Man Begs Borno Politicians to Give him Billboards to cover their Place in IDPs Camp (Photos)

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