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Authorities have detained five individuals in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, who was fatally struck by a stray bullet. The incident occurred during a wedding celebration at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital staff quarters.
Military authorities in Maiduguri, Borno State, have apprehended five members of a vigilante group following the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl. The victim was reportedly struck by a stray bullet fired during a wedding ceremony.
A 14-year-old secondary school student tragically lost her life when a stray bullet hit her while she was inside her residence in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident is reportedly linked to celebratory gunfire from a nearby wedding ceremony involving military personnel.
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.
The Borno State Police Command successfully rescued a 7-year-old boy who had been kidnapped in Maiduguri and arrested five individuals linked to the crime. They also recovered N1.5 million from the suspects.
The Operation Hadin Kai has initiated an investigation regarding the reported shooting of a civilian in Maiduguri, raising serious concerns about human rights violations amid varying security narratives.
Samuel Chidiebere Orji, a 26-year-old National Youth Service Corps member who lost his life in a recent bombing in Maiduguri, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Amurri. The incident, which occurred on March 16, claimed over 28 lives.
An uncle is grieving over the death of his four nephews who were killed in a recent bomb explosion at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The tragedy has left the family devastated as they struggle to cope with the loss.
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.
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.
On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum joined numerous Muslim worshippers in Maiduguri for Eid-el-Fitr prayers, celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan. The event emphasized the need for peace and unity among Nigerians.
Tragedy struck in Maiduguri when an eight-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 12-year-old neighbour while playing with a firearm left unsecured by his father. Authorities are investigating the incident.
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has strongly condemned the recent triple bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, which resulted in significant casualties. The organization urged the government to take decisive action against the perpetrators and improve security measures.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, calls upon the Nigerian military to adopt a more aggressive approach in combating terrorism, following devastating bomb attacks in Maiduguri. He emphasizes the need for proactive security measures and expresses condolences to the victims.
After nearly ten years of recovery from Boko Haram attacks, the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri have disrupted the city's fragile peace. The tragic events highlight ongoing security concerns and the need for a comprehensive approach to counterinsurgency and rehabilitation.
