Tag: Borno State
Three women arrested for ‘collaborating’ with terrorists from Borno IDP camp
The women identified as Aisha Mustapha, 19, Astakawu Bura, 23, and Zarah Bukar, 50 allegedly maintained contacts with terrorist elements.
NAF airstrikes hit, degrade terrorists’ enclaves in Borno
According to the statement, NAF air assets carried out a focused surveillance sweep, during which many insurgents were sighted moving…
Troops foil terror attacks, nab 14 collaborators in Borno
The military said that the terrorists were detected advancing from the Timbuktu Triangle axis and were engaged with artillery and…
‘Why we’re engaged in supply of goods to terrorists’
The 18 suspects were intercepted enroute Gubio, with plans to proceed to the Gudumbali axis, a known Boko Haram terrorists…
DHQ speaks on alleged indictment of Borno, Yobe people in terrorism by CDS Oluyede
Uba said the report distorted the CDS’ recent remarks on counterterrorism efforts in the North-East, stressing that at no time…
Three suspected Illegal gold miners arrested in Maiduguri
According to the EFCC, their suspected illegal mining activities are worsening insecurity and environmental degradation in the state.
ISWAP Commander killed as troops thwart terrorists’ attacks in Borno
Army said through battle discipline, firepower, tactical foresight, and steadfast resolve, troops held their ground, inflicted heavy losses on the…
Troops neutralise 16 ISWAP terrorists, rescue 11 victims in Borno offensive
Uba added that in a related development, troops arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying large quantities of drugs intended for…
Emotional moment in Borno as over 300 return after 10 years in Cameroon
Mr Tijani Aliyu, the Chairman of the repatriation technical committee, who is also a Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees,…
Troops discover mass grave with 20 suspected remains of terrorists
According to the statement, during the operations, troops made intermittent contact with fleeing terrorist elements and engaged them with high…
NAF jets strike over 40 terrorists dead in Borno
According to Aneke, the operations demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-led air power and close air–ground coordination in denying terrorists freedom…
Many killed, 11 Ak-47 rifles recovered as troops fight off terrorists in Borno
Uba said that as the surviving terrorists attempted to withdraw, precision air strikes by the Air Component of OPHK were…
Borno: NAF strikes kill many terrorists, destroy their logistics hub
NAF said the operation conducted on Sunday by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, followed credible intelligence on the…
Troops rescue 12 kidnap victims in assault on Borno’s Mandara mountains
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigerian Army troops have rescued seven women and five children from Boko Haram captivity in a a…
Borno: Group presents evidence of Boko Haram attacks on all religious faiths in Gwoza
According to the group, the killing of respected leaders, including the former Emir of Gwoza, the Chief Imam, and several…