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Police Eliminate 8 Terrorists in Zamfara as Bandits Abduct 5 Residents, Rustle Cattle

Prnigeria — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:50:11 +0000

Police Eliminate 8 Terrorists in Zamfara as Bandits Abduct 5 Residents, Rustle Cattle Security operatives in Zamfara State have continued their fight against armed banditry with mixed developments over the weekend, as police operatives gunned down eight armed bandits in a fierce exchange of fire, while in a separate incident, five persons were abducted and […]

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Army Colonel Behind Civilian JTF and Arrest of 377 Boko Haram Terrorists yet to be Reinstated

Prnigeria — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:38:49 +0000

Army Colonel Behind Civilian JTF and Arrest of 377 Boko Haram Terrorists yet to be Reinstated … Colonel Suleman Prevented BH Attack on Aso Rock, Exposed Masterminds Despite the court ruling, the Nigerian Army is yet to reinstate Colonel Auwal Suleiman, the brain behind the establishment of the popular civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and […]

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Army Nabs CJTF Member over Fake Report on Alleged Killing of Soldiers

Prnigeria — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:11:02 +0000

Army Nabs CJTF Member over Fake Report on Alleged Killing of Soldiers .…. Suspect Claims Phone Hacked The Nigerian military has arrested one Umar Muhammed for allegedly sharing fake information on the alleged killing of soldiers in Borno by Boko Haram. Muhammed, 29, alleged that B’Haram fighters killed five soldiers and also abducted many others […]

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Boko Haram: Why We Host Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Stakeholders in Borno- Governor Kashim Shettima

Kashim Shettima — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 11:02:30 +0000

Boko Haram: Why We Host Extra-Ordinary Meeting of Stakeholders in Borno- Governor Kashim Shettima Your royal highnesses and our elders, I will like to start by saying that the aim of convening this important meeting is not to pass blames or to pass any kind of verdict on our security agencies. I think the most […]

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Suicide Bombers Kill 12 Civilian JTF Members in Borno

Prnigeria — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:48:37 +0000

Suicide Bombers Kill Civilian JTF in Borno The Borno State Police Command has provided detail to the killing of members of Civilian JTF in cordinated attacks by suicide bombers. Speaking at the scene of the suicide bomb attacks, the Borno state Commissioner of Police, Damian Chukwu said the attackers targeted mourners at a funeral ceremony […]

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NEMA ConfirmsMultiple Suicide Bombing Attacks in Borno

Prnigeria — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:14:09 +0000

NEMA Confirms 3 Suicide Bombing Attacks in Borno Suicide bombers have detonated explosives at three different locations in Muna area of Borno State. The areas affected were Muna Usmanti, Muna Garage and Muna Ethopia respectively. The incidence occurred around 4: 11 am which led to 11injured and 5 death. Among the death persons include four […]

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Troops Rescue 10 Hostages from Terrorists in Gombole

Sani Kukasheka Usman — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:32:53 +0000

Troops of 103 Battalion, 7 Division, Nigerian Army of Operation LAFIYA DOLE along with some Civilian JTF today, conducted clearance operation at Gombole, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

During the operation, the troops neutralized a number of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the area. They also discovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) factory located at the village.

The team further recovered 3 motorcycles, 4 primed Suicide Vests and 4 stolen military desert camouflage. They rescued 4 females and 6 children from the terrorists.

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Again, Suicide Bombers Kill Mother, Children in Borno

Prnigeria — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 09:31:28 +0000

Three suicide bombers have attacked ummarari Village in Jere Local Government of Borno State killing a mother, her two children and a member of Civilian JTF.

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Suicide Bombers Killed at Mosque, Security Post

Prnigeria — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:30:11 +0000

Attempts by Suicide Bombers to attack a mosque and a security post in Borno State were foiled by vigilant security men and volunteers.

PRNigeria gathered that the incidents occurred at Usmanti and Kaleri area of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The first attack occurred late midnight of Tuesday, January 24, 2017 when the suicide bomber targeted a security outpost in the area but was quickly spotted and was blown off after a shot from securitymen. No casualty was involved except the male suicide bomber.

The second attempt occurred during the early morning prayer at 5:30am today when two suicide bombers, a male and female, attempted to enter a mosque while prayer was on.

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Troops Kill Many Terrorists, 19 Soldiers Wounded in Gongon

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:27:30 +0000

Today morning, troops on clearance patrol at Guro Gongon village and environs to rout out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists hibernating therein, destroyed the terrorists’ makeshift camps and recovered quite a number of weapons, equipment and foodstuff in the process. The recovered items include 1 Gun truck mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, a MOWAG Armoured […]

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Troops Arrest Terrorists Ameer, Mechanic in Yobe State

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:02:31 +0000

Thursday 17th June 2016, troops of Sector 5, 27 Task Force Brigade, 3 Division, in conjunction Civilian JTF from Maiduguri arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Ibrahim Jagwal, aged 38 at Gishiwa Dabua area of Potiskum, Yobe State. The suspected terrorist who turned out to be the Ameer of the Boko Haram Terrorists at Tumbin […]

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Civilian JTF Gallantly Tackles Terrorists as More Boko Haram Surrender

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:44:38 +0000

Some elements of Boko Haram terrorists on 6 motorcycles yesterday attacked Kutuva village in which they killed 4 persons and abducted 4 women from the village. Consequently, the local vigilante in Kaya mobilized immediately to the village and trailed the terrorists up to their suspected hideout located somewhere south of Sabon Garin Bale. The vigilante […]

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Update: More Terrorists Killed as Civilian JTF loses Members

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:21:57 +0000

In continuation of clearance operations of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 7 Division in Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been making tremendous progress in their various areas of operational responsibilities. They were able to carry out clearance operations, raids and patrols that resulted in the killing of so many suspected Boko Haram terrorists, arrests and rescue of persons, as well as recovery of arms and ammunitions.

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Troops Discover Large Cache of Arms and Ammunitions at Gursum

Prnigeria — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:27:46 +0000

Following a tip off troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and some Civilian JTF today went on a clearance patrol to Borgozo-Alargano general area in which they discovered large cache of arms and ammunitions concealed by Boko Haram terrorists.

The patrol team also cleared remnants of Boko Haram terrorists that were dislodged from Alagarno forest hibernating at Kadari, Camp Abu Fatima and Gursum.

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Troops Gun Down Female Suicide Bombers in Umurari

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 15:39:04 +0000

The ever alert and vigilant troops of 7 Division Garrison based in Maiduguri, in conjunction with Civilian JTF averted yet another suicide attack on the innocent citizens in Borno State today. The troops intercepted 2 female suicide bombers at about 1.20am this morning, almost 100 metres south of Umurari village, outskirts of Maiduguri. However, one […]

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Female Suicide Bombers Kill 22 at Mosque in Borno

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:10:01 +0000

Troops, security agents and care givers have been mobilized to scene, while the wounded have been evacuated to Molai General Hospital for treatment.
The troops, security agents and the Civilian JTF have secured the area and are combing the environment for possible clues.

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Suspects Arrested for Sneaking into IDPs

Prnigeria — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 12:42:08 +0000

Nigerian military is yet to confirm the speculation over an arrest of Boko Haram kingspin, popularly known as Bashir Sarkin Yanka, which in Hausa means "Bashir the King of Slaughter."

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