Boko Haram Archives - Page 3 of 16

Jan

15

2025

Boko Haram Terrorists Launch Devastating Attack on Chibok Again, Leaving Trail of Death, Destruction

Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Borno state, Crime, Metro

In a horrific incident, Boko Haram terrorists have struck again in Chibok, Borno State, leaving many dead, houses burnt, and a church destroyed. According to reports, the terrorists launched a surprise attack on the community, unleashing violence and chaos on the residents. The attack resulted in significant loss of life, with many more injured. The terrorists also set fire to numerous houses, leaving many families without shelter. A church was also torched, symbolizing the group's blatant disregard for human life and religious freedom. This latest attack on Chibok is a stark reminder of the ongoing insecurity plaguing Nigeria's northeastern region.…

Aug

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandits Kidnap Over 10 People in Zamfara Village

Metro, NewsBandits, Boko Haram, Kidnappers, Metro

More than 10 residents of Matusji village in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State were abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Friday. The victims include a patient who was still receiving medical treatment and attached to an IV drip. Bandits According to eyewitness Ahmad Babangida, the bandits stormed the community around 2:30 am, firing shots indiscriminately. Although no one was killed, many people were taken away by the gunmen to an unknown location. The villagers are still in shock, and the bandits have not made any demands or mentioned anything about a ransom. The State police…

Mar

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku proposes revision of Nigeria’s security architecture.

Metro, News, OpinionAtiku Abubakar, Bandits, Boko Haram, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

In order to combat the widespread insecurity in the nation, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for 2023, Atiku Abubakar, is calling for a revision of the security architecture. In response to the release of students abducted from Kuriga in Kaduna State, Atiku made a statement. After praising the individuals in charge of the students' release, Atiku insisted on bolstering the Safe School Initiative. In a post on X, Atiku demanded that the security architecture be changed to better address the dangers that Nigerians are facing. "I am thrilled to hear that the 287 kidnapped schoolchildren in Kaduna have been…

Mar

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

137 kidnapped Kaduna pupils found and rescued in Zamfara – DHQ

Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Insecurity, Kaduna State, Metro, Security, Zamfara State

According to the Defence Headquarters, troops were able to free the teachers and students who had been kidnapped from LEA School Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna, Zamfara State, on Sunday. About 287 pupils as well as instructors were kidnapped by alleged terrorists on March 7, 2024, and taken into the bush. After that, their kidnappers demanded N1 billion as ransom, with a deadline of March 27, 2024, for the payment. However, in a statement, Maj Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, alleged that the victims had been saved by the military in the wee…

Mar

23

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

DHQs Declare Simon Ekpa, Gentle, Bello Turji, 93 Others wanted for acts of terrorism.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBello Turji, Boko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Insecurity, Simon Ekpa

The Defence Headquarters has issued wanted posters for not fewer than 97 people because the safety of the whole country is getting worse. Terrorists, bandit leaders, and other rebels who are causing chaos in the North and other parts of the country are among those being hunted. The wanted list also included Simon Ekpa, the head of a faction of the illegal Indigenous People of Biafra, and some of his men, including a notorious killer known as Gentle. On Friday, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who is in charge of Defence Media Operations, revealed the names of the people who are…