Peace & Security
More than 10,000 Nigerians have died in military custody
Amnesty International has documented numerous violations by government forces, including intentional attacks on civilians, indiscriminate killings, extrajudicial executions, torture and rape. More than 10,000 people have died in military custody […]
Sexual violence: A weapon of conflict
In Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State, it is estimated that thousands of women and girls have been brutally sexually violated – by insurgents and even by their ‘rescuers’ – since the […]
Civilian joint task force member dies and four others are wounded in landmine explosion
Travellers in Borno State say Monday’s improvised explosive device blast has left them feeling extremely frightened and now they are wary of using the Damboa-Maiduguri highway. A civilian joint task […]
Ten die and at least 160 abducted from remote village in Niger State
Amnesty International says the invasion of Kuchi village in Niger State by suspected insurgents is ‘yet another indication of the Nigerian authorities’ utter failure to protect lives’. Amnesty International has […]
Six farmers and a senior police officer die in separate insurgent attacks
Escalation in attacks: Villagers flee for safety from Shettimari in Marte, and in Damboa – where four farmers have been killed – residents say they live in terror and need […]
Eight wedding guests die in landmine explosion on Dikwa-Gajibo road in Borno State
Seven guests returning from a wedding in Gamboru die instantly as car hits improvised explosive device – eighth person is gravely wounded and later dies in hospital. Eight guests who […]
Experts call for crackdown to prevent launch of propagandist online radio
Security and communication analysts say Islamic State West Africa Province insurgents will use Radio Raeed to recruit people – particularly unemployed and dissatisfied youths – to their sect. The Islamic […]
Severely wounded CJTF members want financial support from Borno State government
Civilian joint task force members say it is the state’s responsibility to look after security operatives who have been seriously wounded in the line of duty and who can no […]
Suicide bomber dies and two wounded in blast close to crowded Biu mosque
Borno State Police Command warns Biu residents to heighten their level of vigilance especially during this period of Ramadan when most Muslim faithful observe late night prayers. Anxious residents of […]
Two construction workers die in IED blast in Dikwa district of Borno State
Koibe community believes labourers are being targeted after two IEDs detonate on construction sites Two improvised explosive device (IED) blasts have rocked the Koibe community in the Dikwa Local Government […]
Unknown gunmen shoot traditional leader and three people die in explosions on Damboa-Biu road
Security back under the spotlight after a traditional leader is shot and three people die in improvised explosive device blasts in the Damboa district of Borno State A traditional leader […]
