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Showing posts with label FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Show all posts
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Tuesday 16 September 2014

Security Agents Arrest Boko Haram Members In Borno

About seven members of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram were reportedly arrested on Monday at Shaffa town in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state.images (16) images (17)

A resident of the town, Mallam Zakariya Shizhawu, who made this known to Vanguard said, the suspects have been terrorizing Shaffa town and its environs.

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“Thank God Seven boko haram suspected operatives who have been terrorizing our community were arrested yesterday (Monday) by security agents following a tip off”Shizhawu said.

He revealed that town has been filled with jubilation since on Monday following the arrest of the suspected sect members whom he said were believed to be sponsored by insiders.

It was gathered that the people which had a sigh of relief over the arrest were seen going about their legal duties following the normalcy that has returned to the town.

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Meanwhile, Shaffa is about 4 kilometres drive from Azare, the headquarters of Hawul, which is located in the south and approximately 200 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital.


A lot of drama has unfolded in the course of federal government fight against Boko Haram, a lot of innocent people have reportedly died, as well as but the most recent and shocking one is the sentencing to death of 12 out of the 18 soldiers standing trial for attempted murder and mutiny in Maimalari cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State capital. 

The issue of insurgency has also become a political tool as our various party leaders have resulted to passing blames on their party instead of addressing it. Just recently a former governor was indicted over sponsoring the terrorists group but the federal government is yet to come up with something tangible to weld the axe on the terrorist group and its sponsors.

Meanwhile, on August 28, 2014, ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Nasir El-Rufai had accused Ali Modu Sheriff and Gen. Ihejirika of being Boko Haram sponsors.

Wednesday 10 September 2014

FG Confirms Recapture Of Bama

The Nigerian authorities officially confirmed that the military had taken over Bama, recently captured by Boko Haram insurgents.

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This comes after controversial reports have been provided on the current status of the Borno State town. Yesterday it was made known that following a week of violent fights over Bama, military finally prevailed, forcing insurgents out of the area. It was allegedly claimed by several sources.

However the next day oneAbu Zinnira, believed to be spokesman of the sect, said Bama was under control of Boko Haram.

According to Channels TV, today the Federal Government through the coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mr Mike Omeri, confirmed the recapture of Bama and also assured Nigerians that the military had enhanced counter-terrorism operations in towns Boko Haram allegedly challenged soldiers.

Additionally, Omeri urged Nigerians to restrain from buying pre-registered SIM cards and used phones, as it might pose security challenges to the nation.

The dreaded terrorist sect is believed to have employed new tactics. This became evident after Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau had released the new video last month, in which he declared the captured Gwoza town part of Islamic Caliphate. Soon the insurgents seized several towns in the North-East in what is believed to be the attempt to expand the caliphate.

The rapid advancement forced thousands of people and flee their homes. However the Nigerian military reportedly continued fight and deployed country’s warplanes to launch heavy airstrikes and return Bama. Some areas are said to be still controlled by Boko Haram.