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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.”
117 Former Fighters Complete Rehabilitation Under Operation Safe Corridor
Brig. Gen. Y. Ali, Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, confirmed the 117 graduates finished their DRR process at Mallam Sidi Camp in Gombe State.
Jihadist Attack Claims 162 Lives in Nigeria’s North-Central
Residents reported that the gunmen were jihadists who had previously preached in the community, demanding that villagers abandon allegiance to the Nigerian state and adopt Sharia law under their extremist interpretation.
More Than 3,000 Borno Refugees to Return Home from Cameroon
The refugees, primarily from communities in central and southern Borno—including areas such as Gwoza and Bama—fled to Cameroon during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency
Nine Soldiers Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Nigeria’s Borno State
Eight soldiers eventually made it back to base, but the remainder, including a commanding officer ranked as a major, are unaccounted for.
Weekly Press Review 16-22 January, 2026
At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed and 50 wounded on when Islamist Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military formation in Borno State, security sources said on Wednesday.
Roadside Bomb Kills Nine Soldiers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Preliminary accounts indicate the IED was laid by insurgents, with reports attributing it to either Boko Haram remnants or the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which operates prominently in the area.
Military Airstrike Kills Civilians in Nigeria’s Conflict-Torn Borno State
Three casualties have been confirmed, with 10 vehicles destroyed. However, the exact number of civilian casualties remains uncertain, with reports suggesting a higher toll.
Villagers Flee Surrounding Communities as Insurgent Attacks Intensify in Magumeri
Growing influx of displaced families overwhelms the town as residents provide makeshift shelter.
