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The Borno State Police Command has conducted burial rites for its officers who tragically lost their lives while defending a police formation from a Boko Haram terrorist attack in Nganzai Local Government Area. The ceremony took place in Maiduguri.
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have carried out a deadly midnight raid on a police station in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of at least four police personnel and one hunter. The attackers also caused damage to the station and nearby properties.
This analysis explores the escalating threat of terrorism in Nigeria, examining its ideological underpinnings and expanding reach beyond the North-East, including potential new frontiers like Kwara State. The piece highlights how terrorism differs from banditry and kidnapping, focusing on its aim to control minds and challenge state sovereignty.
Nigerian troops have apprehended three suspected terrorists in Adamawa State, one of whom confessed to involvement in the Ngoshe attack and had planned to raid a local barracks. The operation occurred during a cordon-and-search mission based on intelligence.
The Defence Headquarters announced that Nigerian troops successfully neutralized over 100 terrorists, including a key commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), in early 2026 during operations across various North-eastern states.
Members of Operation Hadin Kai have captured an alleged Boko Haram/ISWAP combatant while trying to access Maiduguri in Borno State. The suspect, identified as Saina, was seized at a checkpoint during the afternoon on March 29, 2026.
A violent attack by suspected Boko Haram militants occurred in Kautikari, a community within Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in several fatalities. The tragic incident took place on March 30, 2026.
General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria's Minister of Defence, recently visited Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to address escalating security challenges in the northeastern region. Accompanied by Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the visit aimed to assess the stability in the area following recent terrorist attacks.
Troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai successfully rescued more than 150 civilians and thwarted a mass kidnapping attempt by Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East region.
Operation Hadin Kai troops have identified a neutralised Boko Haram operative, known as Habba Umar or 'Bomma', recognized for his expertise in improvised explosive devices (IEDs). He played a significant role in training and coordinating bombing activities in the North-East region.
The Operation Hadin Kai forces have taken into custody an individual suspected of supplying logistical support to Boko Haram in Kaga Local Government Area, Borno State. This arrest was made following credible intelligence regarding the suspect's movements.
Senator Ali Ndume warns that Borno State and the broader North-East region are at risk of falling into the hands of Boko Haram insurgents unless the federal government takes immediate action. He urges for increased military support and resources to strengthen local defense efforts.
Joint Task Force troops, alongside Civilian Hunters and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have apprehended a suspected informant for ISWAP and Boko Haram in Adamawa. The suspect, Abdullahi Umar, was arrested following intelligence on ISWAP activities in the area.
Recent bombings in Maiduguri have left residents devastated as the Boko Haram insurgency resurges. A series of coordinated attacks has led to significant military casualties and heightened fears within the community.
Military personnel from Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended two people suspected of providing information to Boko Haram in Borno State. The arrests took place early on March 18, 2026, following actionable intelligence.
