Lake Chad Basin
From Detention to Reintegration: Life After 11 Years in Custody
Dr. Abubakar stressed the need for stronger efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, including monitoring of ex-combatants, accountability for any new offences, and targeted support for victims of the insurgency as compensation
Weekly Press Review 01-07 May, 2026
The Joint Investigation Centre at Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, on Wednesday said it has concluded investigations involving 1,450 suspected terrorists. Authorities at the facility said over 500 suspects have been screened for prosecution.
Displaced Twice — First by Insurgents and Now by the State
“Prior to the death of the commander, things were fine,” he said. “But now the relationship is fragile, and lack of trust in the military is growing. We don’t know what changed, and nobody has explained anything to us.
Amnesty International Condemns Nigerian Military Airstrike on Border Market, Demands Accountability for Over 100 Civilian Deaths
Rights group decries “reckless” use of force in Yobe-Borno border incident as death toll estimates climb amid conflicting official accounts
Maiduguri Blast: “We are still struggling to pay our medical bills”
As a mother caring for orphans, this situation is very difficult for me,” she said, her voice heavy with exhaustion. “I cannot work, and we are often asked to provide medicines before treatment. It is a huge burden.” Fatime confirmed.
Security Guarantee for Locals is Key to Intelligence Support
Residents hesitate to share intelligence because they fear retaliation without adequate protection from security forces, creating a dangerous cycle of mistrust.
“Healing Amid Chaos: Maiduguri Blast Survivors Speak Out”
From fractured limbs to broken livelihoods, the aftermath of the city’s recent explosions continues to challenge survivors and hospitals alike.
He’s Alive for Now, but I’m Still Worried – Victim’s Wife
Returning on Tuesday, Fatima was relieved to find Umar alive and undergoing treatment, though she remains anxious: “He’s Alive for Now, but I’m still worried looking at the degree of the injuries he sustained in his head and stomach.”
Renewed Jihadist Onslaught in Nigeria’s Northeast: A Alarming Surge in Violence
In a March 10, 2026, interview, Kabiru Adamu of Beacon Consulting attributed the resurgence to improved jihadist tactics and urged clearer public communication on international partnerships (e.g., with the U.S.) and addressing citizen concerns.
