Boko Haram Ambush Leaves Lieutenant Colonel, Six Soldiers Dead in Borno
A newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel and six other Nigerian soldiers have been killed in a deadly ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The officer, identified simply as Mohammed, was reportedly leading a military team from Maiduguri to Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area when the convoy came under heavy attack on Monday, […]
Nigerian Army Sacks Soldier Over Boko Haram IED Video Leak
The Nigerian Army has reportedly dismissed one of its personnel following the circulation of a video linked to a deadly Boko Haram improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Borno State. The soldier, identified as Private Mansur Adamu with service number 22NA/82/3795, was accused of secretly recording and leaking footage from the scene of the explosion, […]
PDP Reacts to Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Blames Rising Insecurity in Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the deadly explosion that rocked a mosque at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as a grim sign of worsening insecurity across the country. According to reports, the blast occurred on Wednesday while worshippers were observing prayers inside the mosque. The explosion triggered panic in the […]
Five Soldiers Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack in Borno’s Pulka
At least five Nigerian soldiers were killed on Sunday after a suspected suicide bomber carried out an early-morning attack in Pulka, a community near Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The explosion reportedly occurred at a military checkpoint, according to security sources and local reports. As of the time of this report, the Nigerian […]
Civilians Feared Dead in Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes in Borno
An aerial operation carried out by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) against suspected Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State has reportedly resulted in civilian casualties. Security sources told Premium Times that the airstrikes were conducted between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday around the Mararaba axis of Kukawa Local […]
ISWAP Ambush: 25 Brigade Commander Reportedly Killed Despite Army Denial
Brigadier General U. Uba, Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, has reportedly been killed by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following a violent ambush in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed that the senior officer had earlier recorded a short video confirming he was safe […]