Peace & Security
Young man severely wounded in IED blast
Apprentice is still in hospital after mistakenly detonating an improvised explosive device he found while collecting firewood in a forest in the Gujba district of Yobe State. A young man’s […]
Four die, four wounded in IED blast in Borno State
Four instantly killed and four others wounded in a massive improvised explosive device blast on the Kimba-Biu road in Borno State. Four people have died and four others were wounded […]
Insurgents abduct 100 fishermen in Doron Baga
Abducted fishermen are recently repatriated refugees from Chad who were resettled in Doron Baga – security operatives say the men ventured beyond restricted safe areas. Suspected Islamic State West Africa […]
Seven ‘notorious terrorists’ surrender to troops
Fighters confess to participating in ‘multiple terrorist activities’ across northern Borno and tell Multinational Joint Task Force troops that the conflict has ‘exhausted’ them. Borno and tell Multinational Joint Task […]
Troops kill seven insurgents in attack on Yobe
Security operatives say escalating attacks are concerning and they have urged residents to be more vigilant, particularly during Ramadan when worshippers go out for midnight prayers. At least seven insurgents […]
Abducted professor and 29 others still being held captive
There has been no word of a Nigerian Army University Biu professor and 29 others who were abducted by insurgents more than a week ago in an attack on the […]
At least 70 insurgents killed in Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State
Three ‘notorious’ insurgent commanders, including an ISWAP woman leader, killed by Nigeria’s troops, 22 of whom also died in week-long – and ongoing – counterinsurgency operations At least 70 insurgents, […]
Insurgents kill 13 fishermen in Borno State
Insurgents storm fishing community of Gadan Gari in the Bama district, kill 13 and wound several – locals suspect death toll could be higher as many fishermen are still missing. […]
Robbers kill seven traders at popular cattle market in Yobe State
An uneasy calm has returned to Ngalda as the search for fleeing armed men continues – police confirm robbers got away with ₦16.5 million, adding that a local man is […]
