Tag: Boko Haram

More Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender to MNJTF Troops

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The Ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II continues to yield results as 3 more Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) troops in Cameroon and Nigeria. In Cameroon’s Sector 1, two terrorist fighters surrendered to the troops at Wulgo. They have been identified as Rawagana Mustapha, 18, and Mustapha Ali, 20. Similarly, Sector 3 in Nigeria reported the surrender of one terrorist fighter, Ibrahim Malam, 28, to the 403 Amphibious Brigade in Baga. Preliminary investigations revealed that Malam had been a Boko Haram fighter living in…

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Displacement of Communities by Boko Haram Insurgents will not be allowed in Borno State again

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The Borno State Government, has vowed to prevent any future displacement of communities by Boko Haram insurgents, asserting its commitment to safeguarding the lives and properties of its citizens. This declaration was made in response to the recent threat of attacks by the terrorist group. The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum revealed this in a statement obtained by TV PLATINUM on Sunday 2nd June 2024. He said“some conventional and social media have carried purported report of threat by ISWAP and Boko Haram to Kukawa community of Borno State…

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Federal Government Resumes Trial of Boko Haram/ISWAP Terror Suspects

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The Federal Government has recommenced the trial of hardened Boko Haram terror suspects in the Kainji Prosecution Project Phase IV in Abuja. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, stated on Monday that the resumption of the trial aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to a rule of law and a human rights-based approach to counter-terrorism. Ribadu emphasized the active involvement of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and various law enforcement, security, and intelligence agencies in prosecuting individuals suspected of terrorism under the Terrorism Prevention Act. Training and capacity building of…

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Military Operations Yield Significant Results: 52 Terrorists Neutralized, 204 Apprehended, and 234 Hostages Rescued

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In an update from the Defence Headquarters on Friday, December 1, 2023, it was reported that troops engaged in internal security operations achieved notable success by eliminating 52 terrorists, apprehending 204 individuals, and rescuing 234 hostages during the past week. Furthermore, in a strategic sting operation, troops successfully arrested a key leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) responsible for overseeing operations in the North West and North Central regions. This operation took place in Bauchi State, where, in collaboration with personnel from the Department of State Services…

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Joint Operation Thwarts Planned Boko Haram Attack in Kano

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In a successful pre-emptive operation, the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) combined forces to avert an imminent attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Kano. The joint operation took place in the early hours of November 3, 2023, in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. Its objective was to identify and apprehend suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) believed to be planning a significant operation in Kano. As a result, the troops took swift action and arrested two BHT suspects, who are currently in custody. During the…

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