About three Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others missing after an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, according to SaharaReporters It was bgathered that the attack took place on Saturday in Ladari, Northern part of Gamboru. According to a military source, several weapons and ammunition were stolen during the attack that
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The Nigerian Army has commenced investigations into allegations that soldiers of its counter-insurgency on the North-East (Operation Lafiya Dole), are involved in illegal fishing and trading in Borno State. The reports came after the shooting on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, over a week ago in Baga. Governor Zulum, who was forced
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The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Professor Isa Hussaini Marte as his new Chief of Staff. Announcing the appointment on Wednesday evening, spokesman of the Governor, Malam Isa Gusau, said the appointment will fill the vacuum left by the Governor’s late Chief of Staff, Dr. Babagana Wakil, who
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More than a dozen farmers and herders have been reportedly killed by Boko Haram insurgents at Puciwa and Koleram communities in Magumeri council area of Borno State. Speaking on the Monday evening attacks, on Tuesday, in Maiduguri, the acting secretary of the council, Mallam Wali, said the assailants injured 16 other villagers and rustled cattle,
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has accused Nigerian soldiers of being responsible for the attack on his convoy last Wednesday in Baga, a town in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. The DAILY VENDOR reported how Prof. Zulum was attacked in an ambush by suspected gunmen last Wednesday while en route to Monguno and
Read moreThe Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has stated that the explanation given to him by the military field commanders on the attack on his convoy and general security situation in Baga town was not sufficient and acceptable to the government and people of the state. Governor Zulum, who spoke to newsmen in Maiduguri
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“You have been here for over one year now, there are 1,181 soldiers here; if you cannot take over Baga which is less than 5 km from your base, then we should forget about Baga. I will inform the Chief of Army Staff to redeploy the men to other places that they can be useful,”
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Despite the claim of the presidency and the military to have technically defeated Boko Haram their activities is preventing developmental projects in five of the 27 local governments of Borno State. The state commissioner of reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement, Mustapha Gubio, stated this in Maiduguri the capital of Borno State . The commissioner’s explanation contradicts
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… 40 civilians and 20 soldiers killed By: Emma Cousonwith agency report The update of the twin attacks by terrorists group that took place over the weekend that was finally repelled by the Military claimed at least 60 people. The incidents which happened in Borno state saw the militants also attacking a UN humanitarian hub
Read moreA total lockdown has been imposed in Borno by the state government which shut its borders to non-essential movements in a bid to contain influx of COVID-19. The Deputy Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri. Kadafur said that the order would take effect from Monday, April
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