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Zulum Dissolves Borno Executive Council, Orders Commissioners To Hand Over

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision affects all commissioners serving in his cabinet. The directive was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. He said the governor has ordered every commissioner to hand over the affairs of their ministries to the permanent secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026. According to the statement, the move is aimed at creating an enabling environment for council members who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. By stepping down now, appointees with political ambitions can focus on consultations and preparations. The statement explained that the dissolution takes effect immediately. All affected officials are expected to complete formal handover processes within the specified timeframe. Governor Zulum used the opportunity […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 30, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops Kill 38 ISWAP Fighters In Northeast Joint Operations

Nigerian troops have killed at least 38 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province in a series of joint ground and air operations in the Northeast. The operations were carried out under Operation Hadin Kai after intelligence reports indicated plans by the terrorists to launch attacks on military positions and nearby communities. According to military sources, ISWAP units attempted coordinated assaults on multiple fronts, using a mix of fighters and support elements. Troops on the ground engaged the attackers, while air assets provided close air support and targeted identified terrorist positions. During the clashes, troops repelled the assaults and inflicted heavy casualties on the insurgents. After the engagements, a mop up operation confirmed that 38 ISWAP fighters had been neutralised, with several others believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Security sources said a number of weapons and ammunition […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 28, 2026

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Nigeria

NAF strikes Borno terrorist hideouts after failed attacks

The Nigerian Air Force has carried out precision airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Abirma, Borno State, destroying several structures and neutralising many fighters along the southern axis of the Lake Chad region . NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the strikes were launched on Tuesday, March 17, after intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance confirmed the presence of terrorists in the settlement . He explained that follow up aerial surveillance spotted insurgent movements around concealed structures hidden under thick vegetation, a tactic the terrorists often use to avoid detection . Once the targets were positively identified and verified in line with NAF’s operational procedures, air assets executed precision strikes on the locations . According to Ejodame, the strikes destroyed multiple terrorist structures and disrupted their activities, with preliminary battle damage assessment indicating that their capacity to use the area as a […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 18, 2026

Nigeria

Tinubu condemns Borno abductions, urges Nigerians to resist fear

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attack and mass abductions in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and urged Nigerians not to give in to fear. He directed the Armed Forces and other security agencies to urgently rescue all those abducted during the assault, which was carried out by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The attack left several people dead and many others kidnapped shortly after residents had broken their fast on Wednesday evening. Tinubu described the incident as a heartless and brutal act against innocent citizens and stressed that such attacks would not weaken the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria. He said terrorists would never overpower the will of the Nigerian people or the determination of the state to protect them. The President commended the military for […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 7, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the engagements took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military positions. At Mayanti, troops came under a heavy night attack by a large number of fighters but held their ground until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to flee after suffering casualties.​ An exploitation of the area after the battle confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 tubes, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near Gajigana and Gajiram, troops […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 2, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops kill five terrorists, rescue three abducted children in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised five terrorists and rescued three abducted children in separate operations carried out in Borno State. The Joint Task Force said the operations took place between February 20 and 21 as part of ongoing efforts to crush insurgent groups in the North East. Spokesman for Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sanni Uba, said troops on fighting patrol made contact with suspected JAS and ISWAP members around Sabsawa village. The soldiers opened fire and forced the terrorists to flee, and later found five of them dead during a follow up search. In a related operation, troops deployed at Ngurosoye in Bama Local Government Area rescued three children during a perimeter patrol. The victims, identified as 12 year old Abba Abba, eight year old Fatima Abba and six year old Aisha Abba, were said to have […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 21, 2026

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Nigeria

First batch of US troops arrive Nigeria for anti terror mission

The first batch of United States military personnel has arrived in Nigeria to support new joint operations against terrorist groups in the country’s north. Officials say the deployment will focus on intelligence, training and advisory support for Nigerian forces rather than direct combat. Around 200 American troops are expected to take part in the mission, with the initial wave of about 100 soldiers landing in Maiduguri, Borno State. Their arrival followed the landing of US military aircraft in the northeast, delivering equipment and ammunition for upcoming counter terrorism operations. According to Nigerian and US officials, the troops will work alongside the Nigerian military to strengthen operations against Islamic State West Africa Province and other extremist groups. The mission includes intelligence gathering, surveillance support and help with planning complex operations that combine air power and ground troops. The deployment is part […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 15, 2026

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Nigeria

ISWAP second in command killed as military steps up Sambisa offensive

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed Abu Khalid, the reported second in command of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), during a major night offensive in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State.​ The operation, launched around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Komala general area of Konduga Local Government Area, also resulted in the elimination of at least 10 other fighters linked to the terror group. A military source described Abu Khalid as a key figure in the insurgent hierarchy, responsible for coordinating operations and logistics across the Sambisa axis.​ The latest success came less than 24 hours after troops neutralised another top ISWAP commander, Julaibib, during a fierce battle around Kimba in Damboa Local Government Area. The back to back blows are seen as a significant disruption of the group’s command structure in the North East.​ […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 1, 2026

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Nigeria

Refugees return home as Nigeria–Cameroon repatriation pact kicks in

A tripartite agreement between the Federal Government, Cameroon, Borno State and the UNHCR for the voluntary return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon has begun yielding results, with displaced citizens now going back home. The deal covers Nigerians who fled Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks and have been living for years in camps such as Minawao in Cameroon.​ Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume commended President Bola Tinubu and the Borno State Government for fully activating the Yaoundé agreement signed in 2017. He said the accord is enabling the safe repatriation, resettlement and relocation of refugees back to communities like Gwoza Local Government Area.​ Ndume also praised the Federal Government for initiating the resettlement process and lauded Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration for spearheading reintegration efforts after more than a decade of displacement. He specifically welcomed the resettlement of people from Wala village […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 25, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops arrest 65‑year‑old woman over drugs for Boko Haram

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 65‑year‑old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, for allegedly supplying cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists in parts of Borno State. She was picked up in Askira Uba Local Government Area during Operation Desert Sanity V.​ Military spokesman Lt Col Sani Uba said Hauwa is suspected to be a key conduit, distributing cannabis to Boko Haram elements operating around Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu and Gaya, as well as several nearby communities. Preliminary investigations indicate she sourced the drugs from Sardauna (Sarti Baruwa) LGA in Taraba State and moved them along established supply routes.​ During the operation, troops recovered 14 compressed blocks of cannabis sativa weighing about 30kg, described as a significant haul meant to sustain illicit activities. The suspect is in custody undergoing further interrogation, while follow‑up operations are underway to uncover and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 25, 2026

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