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Borno Non-Indigenes forum says Zulum’s governance style worthy of emulation
Borno Non-Indigenes forum says Zulum’s governance style worthy of emulation.
… Vows not to join the impending national protest
By: Our Reporter
The forum of non-indigenes residing in Borno has commended the leadership style of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Executive Governor of Borno State.
At a stakeholders meeting of all the presidents and officials of the various tribes that make up the forum in Maiduguri, on tuesday, the 23rd of July, Zulum’s proactive model of development and providing the enabling environment for the return and sustainance of peace was commended and recommended to other states of the federation for emulation.
In his welcome address, the patron of the non-indigenes forum who is the Oba (Mai) Yoruba of Borno, Alhaji (Hon.) Hassan Alao Yusuf, said “We, the leaders of the non-indigenes communities, have decided to call the representatives of communities to advise members to ignore any call to join any protest”.
Hassan Alao Yusuf also reminded the gathering that, “despite the security challenges, the governor has, through good governance, provided dividends of democracy through unprecedented infrastructural development such as world standard schools, health care facilities, roads and the provision of food and non food items to cushion the effects of the hard times for the people of the state.
Also addressing the meeting, the Otunba (Waziri) Yoruba, Chief Lanre Obadiah, emphasised the need for all citizens to support the governor in his acclaimed effort to return Borno to substantial peace and make the state a pride for all; a plan which protest and its possible attendant violence may truncate.
Other speakers at the occasion include the Chairman of Ohaneze APC support group, Chief Ugochukwu Oko Ike (Go Easy), Abraham Kaanti, President of the Tiv community and forum vice chairman, chief Sunday Julian Okonkwo, former president of Igbo welfare association.
Similarly, Chief Gabriel Andedzever of the Tiv community, Amos Paul Chiroma, President of the Ngas community, Hakeem, P.R.O of the Yoruba youths, Alhaji Yusuf Ujah of the Igala community, Engr John Azimeye of the Niger Delta people’s association and the leader of the Ngas women, Madam Christy Andrews, all spoke against the idea of joining in any national protest.
At the end of the meeting, it was unanimously resolved that no non-indigenes in Borno State will join any protest and the forum calls on the organisers of the protest to embrace peace and dialogue.
Borno Non-Indigenes forum says Zulum’s governance style worthy of emulation.
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Five soldiers were killed and three others declared missing following a clash between Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and suspected Islamic State fighters in Sanam, Tillabéri Region of western Niger.
Security sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 12, 2026, during a confrontation between troops and suspected members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) operating in the area.
The clash reportedly took place in Sanam Zone, a locality near the Niger–Mali border known for recurrent armed attacks by jihadist groups.
According to the sources, the soldiers were engaged in an operation when they came under heavy attack, leading to a standoff. Five personnel were confirmed dead, while three others were declared missing after the encounter.
The Tillabéri Region has remained a hotspot of insurgent activities due to its proximity to Mali and Burkina Faso, with security forces frequently conducting operations to contain armed groups.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the latest incident, while search efforts are reportedly ongoing to locate the missing soldiers.
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A Combined Army and Police operatives have rescued 12 kidnapped victims following an armed attack by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ako area of Ekiti State.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 9:00 a.m., when sporadic gunfire was heard near their base. Preliminary assessment indicated the gunshots were from an assault launched by suspected kidnappers in the area.
Army troops, in collaboration RRS,Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), and local security outfits, swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the security forces, the attackers engaged in a gun duel, but were overpowered and forced to retreat into the forest, taking two victims with them.
Through intensified operations, the security forces successfully rescued 12 victims unhurt, while one, identified as Jeremiah Gambo, sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Ikole Local Government Area for treatment.
The troops also recovered an unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle, a white Nissan Cabstar pick-up with registration number EJG-96XB, and a wine-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KLE-575AE, all belonging to the victims.
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Forest Guard in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son to death.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 5:40 p.m. at the RRR Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno.
The case was reported to the Monguno Division at about 6:20 p.m. by Maidugu Mustapha of Gana Ali Ward, who alleged that Mohammed Ibrahim Angoli, 28, a Forest Guard member, fatally shot his 24-year-old son, Ajiya Mustapha, in the back with an AK-47 rifle.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Monguno led a patrol team to the scene, where photographs were taken and the victim was evacuated to General Hospital, Monguno.
A medical doctor on duty confirmed the victim dead on arrival. The corpse was subsequently deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The suspect has been arrested and the firearm recovered as exhibit.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Maiduguri, has commenced investigation into the incident.
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