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Terrorists kill soldiers in attack on Borno military base
Terrorists kill soldiers in attack on Borno military base
Many soldiers were feared killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday.
According to local sources, the attack occurred in the evening when the insurgents launched an assault oBornon the military formation, firing sporadically and causing numerous casualties, including soldiers killed and others critically injured.
A resident of Damboa, Abba Usman, provided additional information, saying that military reinforcements rushing to the scene stepped on a landmine, causing an explosion that resulted in injuries and possibly more casualties.
“I do not have much information, but I can confirm that there was an attack and soldiers were killed. Here, we also heard about how soldiers rushing to the base for reinforcement stepped on something like a bomb, and it exploded,” Usman said.
A military source also confirmed the attack; however, the source refrained from providing a specific number of soldiers killed, stating, “There was an attack; many soldiers were killed, but the figure is currently not known.”
When contacted, spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col A.Y. Jingina, responded, saying, “Please, I am out of station, and Sabon Gari is under Sector 2.”
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However, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, confirmed the incident, stating, “I can confirm there was an IED attack in a place called Wajiroko (under Damboa). What happened was that our military personnel stepped on an IED. We lost one, and one sustained an injury. It was not an attack; it was an IED our soldiers stepped on.”
Meanwhile, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, has asked commanders and heads of various Army formations across the country to work with stakeholders in their respective areas to successfully handle the nation’s security concerns. He made the call on Tuesday at the start of the four-day First Senior Command and Leadership Seminar in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
In his remarks, Oluyede stressed the necessity of forming partnerships with other security agencies, civil society organisations, and traditional institutions to combat terrorism and other criminal activities.
He emphasised that mutual respect and teamwork were critical for long-term national stability and effective counterterrorism activities.
Oluyede, represented by the Army’s Chief of Training, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Sadiq Ndalolo, advised the commanders to constantly adjust their strategies to meet changing security challenges. He urged them to have meaningful discussions and share best practices during the lecture.
“These stakeholders are pivotal to addressing the prevailing security threats within your areas of responsibilities.
“It is also pertinent that you strategically apply situational awareness and strategic communication skills when engaging these stakeholders so that you can foster mutual respect and build teamwork. This integrated approach is not only key to addressing our immediate security threats. It can also contribute significantly to long-term national stability,” he said.
The conference is intended to provide Army operational commanders and senior military officers with the tools they need to handle Nigeria’s increasingly complicated security environment.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, who was represented by Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, praised the Nigerian Army for holding the seminar, describing it as a critical venue for sharing experiences and improving operational leadership abilities.
Maj. Gen. Hilary Nzan, Commander of the 4 Special Forces Command, also extended gratitude to the participants and underlined the significance of altering the Nigerian Army’s operations via innovation and strategic thinking.
Terrorists kill soldiers in attack on Borno military base
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Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi
Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi
The Lakurawa terrorist group on Sunday killed 13 members of a vigilante group as they attacked Morai community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The 13 vigilantes were reportedly killed when they tried to resist the Lakurawa as they attacked and rustled cattle from the community.
A local, Malam Ibrahim Augie, told our correspondent that vigilante members in their numbers had come out to repel the terrorists’ attack when they were informed of their incursion into the village, but the terrorists had already encircled them and killed 13 of them.
He said, “The vigilantes hid to attack and recapture the rustled cattle, but they didn’t know the Lakurawa had already seen them and they were shot and killed,” he said.
The police spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, could not be reached at the time of filing this report as his line was not going through.
Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi
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Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani, others screened for ambassadorial appointments
Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani, others screened for ambassadorial appointments
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani was among those screened by the Federal Government following the commencement of the screening process for candidates nominated for diplomatic roles in a bid to fill the vacant roles for its 76 embassies and 22 high commissions.
According to reports, nominees have been asked to report to the DSS offices nearest to them for security checks.
Some have reportedly been informed to provide personal education and work history.
It was gathered from a source that two former south-eastern governors, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu, have been screened for the role.
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The source also disclosed that Sani, who recently joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and former presidential aide Reno Omokri are among the nominees who have also been screened.
The source also revealed that former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, have already gone through the screening process and have been cleared for their prospective national assignments.
In September 2023, President Bola Tinubu recalled all Nigerian diplomats, both career and non-career.
Nearly two years after their recall, in March 2025, the presidency stated that their replacements would be named “very soon”.
Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani, others screened for ambassadorial appointments
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Nigerien Army arrests commander of terrorist group, seizes cash, weapons
Nigerien Army arrests commander of terrorist group, seizes cash, weapons
The Nigerien Army has arrested a suspected senior member of the terrorist group Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) in the Tillabéri region, recovering cash, weapons, and logistics items believed to be meant for terrorist operations.
The army, in its operations report covering April 3 to April 5, confirmed that the suspect was intercepted on April 3 at about 6:30 p.m. while traveling in a vehicle along the Torodi–Niamey route.
According to military sources, a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a firearm, several mobile phones, and a sum of 5,032,900 CFA francs. The army believes the money was intended for the procurement of logistics to support terrorist activities.
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Further investigation led troops to a garden owned by the suspect in the village of Boborgou. The location was allegedly used as a logistical base by armed groups. Items discovered included food supplies, communication airtime credit, clothing, and black fabric believed to be used for camouflage.
In a nearby school building, security forces also uncovered a significant stock of pasta reportedly meant to sustain active terrorist elements operating in the area.
The army stated that the suspect is also strongly linked to the hijacking of two vehicles between Makalondi and Niaktiré on April 2.
Security operations are ongoing in the region as part of broader efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore stability.
Nigerien Army arrests commander of terrorist group, seizes cash, weapons
(Zagazola Makama)
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