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Several Insurgents killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash in Sambisa Forest

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Several Insurgents killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash in Sambisa Forest

A major clash has been reported between rival Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist factions in parts of the Sambisa Forest in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, with several fighters reportedly killed in the confrontation. Credible Intelligence obtained by Zagazola Makama indicated that the fighting occurred around the Zarmari, Bula Daloye and Chirchor enclaves…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

Five ISWAP Bomb Experts Killed in Premature IED Explosion in Borno

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Five ISWAP Bomb Experts Killed in Premature IED Explosion in Borno

Five suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including an alleged medical officer and four improvised explosive device (IED) specialists, have reportedly been killed in a premature explosion while assembling explosives in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at Maina Daya Village, located between…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

Defence Headquarters Declares Ekpa, 96 Others Wanted For Terrorism

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Defence Headquarters Declares Ekpa, 96 Others Wanted For Terrorism

The Defence Headquarters on Friday said it has declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the state. Prominent among the wanted persons is the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major Gen Edwaed Buba confirmed the names and pictures…

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FG Names Gumi’s Ally Mamu, 8 Ithers, 6 BDCs Terrorism Financiers

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FG Names Gumi’s Ally Mamu, 8 Ithers, 6 BDCs Terrorism Financiers

The Federal Government has made public the complete list of people and groups funding terrorism in Nigeria. The Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s close supporter Tukur Mamu is on the Federal Government’s list. Six Bureau De Change, or BDC, operators are also listed. Remember that nine people and six Bureau De Change operators were among…

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Terrorism and Terrorists

Terrorism And Banditry In Nigeria Were Created By Politicians – Buratai

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Terrorism And Banditry In Nigeria Were Created By Politicians – Buratai

A former Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Tukur Buratai (rtd), has accused politicians and the political class of being responsible for the insecurity facing the country since 2009. Buratai stated this on Friday while speaking in the second stanza 2023 National Public Service Lecture and the 65th anniversary of the University of Ibadan…

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