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85 terrorists killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP clashes in Borno
85 terrorists killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP clashes in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At Least 85 terrorists were killed in another series of clashes between the Islamic State of the West African Province and its Boko Haram counterpart in the North East of Lake Chad in Borno State.
The nonstop Intensified clashes of supremacy which rages between April 24 and 25, 2024, has led to the dislodgment of the Boko Haram rival faction from several Islands previously seized from the ISWAP groups.
Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that shortly after the terrorists encounter in Kukawa axis, on April 24, 2024, ISWAP mobilized to reinforce its fighters stationed at Tumbum Allura, recaptured recently from JAS elements who desire to carry out reprisals to recover the island.
The sources said ISWAP fighters were also moved from Sabon Tumbu and Kirta Wulgo towards Tumbum Allura, Daban Wanzam, Abuja Ruwa with over 30 boxes of suspected ammunition and weapons.
The intense clashes resumed as ISWAP launched another attack on Boko Haram at Tudun ShawakkiI, Tumbum Bakwarram, Mallam Basiru and Kwaleram killing several Boko Haram fighters.
On April 25, ISWAP lunched another attack on the position of Boko Haram at Kandahar and Tumbum Ali Island in Marte LGA. The gunfight ensued from 1am to 5am Friday April 26, 2024.
The ISWAP eventually gained upper hand against the Boko Haram killing over 70 of them and capturing several others alive with their weapons.
The incessant, and ever worsening, clashes between ISWAP and Boko Haram has continued to provide ampler opportunities for government security forces to seize, to craft strategies to exterminate the two rival groups and stamp out the terror scorching the Lake Chad Basin.
85 terrorists killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP clashes in Borno
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.
The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.
The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.
“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived a while ago in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, for the commissioning ceremony of key projects under the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC).
The event is being attended by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe; and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia. Also present are members of the National Assembly, state legislators, members of the Kaduna State Executive Council, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
VP Shettima Arrives Tudun Biri, Kaduna State
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In July 2024, these images captured a moment of intent; the laying of foundations for the rebuilding and resettlement of Tudun Biri by Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON.
Today, the vision has taken shape. What began as a commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda now stands as a living testament to leadership that keeps faith with its people.
This journey is proof that Renewed Hope is not a slogan, but a responsibility honoured.
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