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The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced several individuals for supplying food and other commodities to Boko Haram insurgents. The sentences range from seven to forty years, with some terms adjusted for concurrent service.
The recent rise in violence and economic hardship in Nigeria has prompted a call for introspection and decisive action against insurgency. With increased petrol prices and recurrent terrorist attacks, the situation demands a comprehensive response from both the military and the populace.
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.
Brigadier General Sani Usman (retd.) has highlighted the positive impact of U.S. military support in Nigeria's ongoing fight against insurgency. He noted that the collaboration has brought operational success, especially through real-time intelligence sharing.
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.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.), has urged the federal government to take decisive action against individuals and entities financing terrorism, asserting that military operations alone are insufficient to end the insurgency.
Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that two suspected suicide bombers are unaccounted for after recent blasts in Maiduguri, leading to growing security concerns in the area. The attacks resulted in over 100 injuries and 23 fatalities.
A heart-wrenching video has emerged showing an elderly mother expressing her distress over the neglect faced by her son and other Nigerian soldiers on the frontlines. The widow, whose husband served in the army for 36 years, demands better treatment for the troops.
A commanding officer was among those killed when Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State, on March 9. The insurgents overpowered the troops, destroying vehicles and stealing ammunition in the early morning assault.
In a recent Boko Haram attack in Geidam, Yobe State, two individuals have been reported dead and eight others injured. The incident occurred when insurgents targeted a vigilante outpost amidst a market setting.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced its intention to undertake a thorough review of Operation Safe Corridor, Nigeria's key programme for deradicalisation and reintegration. This decision follows positive feedback regarding the initiative's expansion and effectiveness.
For over ten years, northern Nigeria has faced intertwined insurgencies that have transformed rural communities and led to widespread displacement. Policymakers are looking at Sri Lanka's 2009 defeat of the Tamil Tigers for potential strategies, albeit acknowledging significant differences in context.
A violent attack by suspected Boko Haram militants on Debiro Community in Borno State resulted in widespread property destruction on February 15. The assailants, posing as local vigilantes, destroyed homes, a church, and vehicles, although fortunately, there were no fatalities.
Members of the Joint Task Force in North East Nigeria have detained two individuals suspected of supplying logistics to Boko Haram. The arrest occurred during a checkpoint operation in Yobe State.
In the aftermath of security threats, residents of Lagunasara village in Borno State are spending nights in nearby bushes as armed men reportedly terrorize their community. Authorities advised evacuation of vulnerable groups, leaving men to guard the area.
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