Tag: #BornoState
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST INFORMANTS, INTERCEPT LOGISTICS SUPPLIES IN BORNO
Nigerian troops have recorded fresh gains in the fight against insurgency with the arrest of suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Borno State. Operation HADIN KAI said troops, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended suspects in Mafa and Gubio Local Government Areas over alleged links to terrorist activities. A suspected ISWAP…
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TROOPS RESCUE 47 PEOPLE FROM ISWAP ENCLAVE IN BORNO
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued 47 persons, mostly women and children, from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) enclave in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno. According to a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, on Tuesday June…
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TROOPS ARREST 3 WOMEN OVER ALLEGED ISWAP LINKS IN BORNO IDP CAMP
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three women suspected of collaborating with terrorists in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The women are Aisha Mustapha, 19, Astakawu Bura, 23, and Zarah Bukar, 50. An operational report made available on Sunday June 21 revealed that the operation…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED ISWAP COLLABORATOR IN BORNO IDP CAMP
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator in Gwoza, Borno State. The suspect was reportedly arrested at the Government Secondary School Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Gwoza Town. He is accused of attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a trap allegedly linked to terrorist groups operating…
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REMI TINUBU FLAGS OFF PROJECTS, FOOD PROGRAMME IN BORNO
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned key projects in Maiduguri, including modern nursing quarters and two mega primary schools built by Gov. Babagana Zulum. The new quarters—eight fully furnished blocks—aim to improve living conditions for healthcare workers, while the schools come with ICT centres, solar power, and sports facilities to upgrade learning. She also…
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ZULUM DEFENDS JILLI AIRSTRIKE, WARNS AGAINST AIDING INSURGENTS
In Borno’s fight against insurgency, the message is clear: no safe havens — and no sympathy for collaborators. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli community, insisting it targeted a known insurgent hub — not innocent civilians. The operation, carried out by troops under Operation Hadin Kai, hit what security…
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ZULUM PROMISES TO CRUSH INSECURITY AS HE MARKS EID WITH BORNO RESIDENTS
Amid renewed attacks, Borno’s governor sends a strong message—security will be intensified as residents celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has поздравulated Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr while reaffirming his administration’s determination to end insecurity in the state. In his message, Zulum urged residents to carry forward the values of Ramadan—faith, charity, and unity—towards rebuilding a…
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IGP STORMS MAIDUGURI AFTER BLASTS, PROMISES TO CRUSH ATTACK NETWORKS
Top cop visits victims, inspects bombing sites, and orders tighter security across the city. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited Maiduguri following recent IED explosions, assuring residents that stronger security measures are already in motion. During the visit, Disu met victims receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and also inspected…
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BOGIS LAUNCHES DIGITAL PORTAL FOR LAND APPLICATIONS
No more middlemen—Borno residents can now apply for land online with just a click. The Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) has unveiled an automated application portal that allows individuals to apply for land acquisition and documentation digitally. Speaking in Maiduguri, BOGIS Executive Secretary Adam Bababe said prospective buyers can now apply for plots—whether low-density, high-density,…
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AVIATION SKILLS GAP? BALAMI’S UNIVERSITY STEPS IN
IBUAM says it’s training the next generation of pilots, engineers and aviation leaders Founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Isaac Balami, says the institution was created to fix Nigeria’s aviation manpower shortage and leadership gaps. Balami spoke in Lagos while hosting a Borno State Government delegation, on a campus visit…
