Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has said banditry will not end soon in his state because of individuals using insecurity to score political point and justify their views that government is not serious about bringing a halt to the crisis
2 year agoTwo CJTF members were killed by an IED in the area of Dikwa. It hasn't been claimed by ISWAP yet, but we should expect them to claim the incident soon
2 year agoNigeria: Gunmen attempted to storm Yamarkumi, a village 5 km from the town of Biu in the southern part of Borno State, at 3 p.m. and were repelled by the army, who reportedly killed several activists
Today, ISWAP invaded Kautikari (southeast of Chibok) and wreaked havoc for three hours. Three people were killed and many were injured. It seems similar to other recent attacks in Chibok LGA.
2 year agoIn this week's al-Naba', ISWAP reported a new attack - more mortar shelling, in this case, of the Damasak base on New Year's Day, apparently during the celebrations in the town, related to the reopening of a market in the town
They attacked the convoy and abducted an unspecified number and one person was said to have been killed. The people were on their way to Kano and Kaduna
Police exhume body of 13-year-old kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Kano
2 year agoISWAP claimed Buratai attack, saying at least ten soldiers were killed, while two armored vehicles and five cars were burned and an SUV and three motorbikes were captured, along with weapons and ammunition
2 year agoAtleast 3 Boko Haram JAS Militants in Kayamla, around Cashew Plantation After they rustled cows. They were engaged by CJTF Intelligence Commanders team in conjunction with 73 BN. AK 47 were recovered
2 year agoThe last couple of days saw several incidents, although the weekend is rather calm. On Wednesday ISWAP claimed an attack in Garkida (Adamawa State) from a previous day. The group said it had killed a member of a local vigilante group/militia
At least three police officers lost their lives in an accident that occurred along Kubwa-Zuba expressway, opposite popular Gwarinpa Estate in Abuja
Nigeria said Sunday that gunmen killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands more in multiple raids in the northwest over the last week, dealing a heavy blow to authorities struggling to restore order
Nigeria: Dozens of residents were reportedly killed by gunmen who attacked several communities in Anka and Bukkuyum regions, in Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Nigerian army post in the town of Gombe (near the border with Nigeria's Borno State), allegedly killing 2
Police raid kidnappers' camp, arrest two suspects in Jigawa
Gunmen abduct Chinese nationals, kill security guards at hydropower plant in Niger State
It was gathered that the bandits first attacked Kudu da Gari settlement in Sabon Birni, Igabi LGA and killed seven residents with four others critically injured
2 year agoISWAP claimed the attack on Marte yesterday. The statement says a suicide bomber ("Abu Sulayman al-Ansari") detonated his SVBIED near the local military outpost. After the detonation, the militants attacked the outpost. Ten soldiers are claimed killed and wounded
2 year agoNigeria: Days after military operations in Zamfara state killed two leaders of militant groups and their supporters, another pillar, Bello Turji, freed dozens of victims kidnapped by his group
Yesterday there was a deadly gun battle between BokoHaram & ISWAP terror groups in Sambisa forest, Borno State. Over 200 fighters reportedly lost their lives in the battle on both sides. Human intelligence says ISWAP are still hunting for the fleeing Bokoharam fighters
2 year agoNigeria: Six people were reportedly killed and one injured, as a combined team of soldiers and security officers from Ebubeagu attacked Umutanzi in the Orlu local government area in Imo state
2 year agoNigeria: Navy Special Forces from Nigeria's Onitsha Naval Base in Anambra state raided kidnapper lair in Ochan Forest, killing 10 suspects and arresting five others
2 year agoA day earlier, ISWAP attacked Mussa, a village in Askira Uba LGA. The statement, posted two days later, mentions the militants burning the local military outpost and capturing some weapons and ammunition.
2 year agoOn Christmas Eve, NAF airstrikes killed Abu Maryam, an ISWAP commander, in Bisko, in Abadam LGA. Unlike many other villages in Abadam LGA, this one actually remains inhabited
2 year agoAlso on 23/12, ISWAP attacked Hirpaya (just west of Chibok), destroying shops, looting various items, as well as some motorbikes. It also hasn't been claimed by the group yet.
MNJTF Sector 4 Diffa says 22 ISWAP militants and six soldiers (two Nigerien and four Nigerian) were killed during the operation. Two vehicles are said to have been damaged, although ISWAP showed the destruction of at least three in a photo report earlier
Gunmen attack Anambra health centre, kill policeman, injure others
2 year agoAnother attack (mortars Grad rockets) in the vicinity of the Maiduguri Airport, this time just ahead of the visit of President Buhari.
Ali Dawari village in Konduga LGA is under heavy ISWAP attack. Troops are currently battling with the terrorist since 7:15 a.m. The Location is close to Maiduguri through the cashew plantation. Recalled that ISWAP militants were sighted in the Location 4 days ago
Gunmen on rampage in Nasarawa communities, 7 villagers killed
