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Hope Revived as Army Rescues another Chibok Girl, Ihyi Abudu, and 99 other captives

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Hope Revived as Army Rescues another Chibok Girl, Ihyi Abudu, and 99 other captives

By: Zagazola Makama

It was a moment of unbridled joy and relief as the Nigerian Army’s troops of 21 Armoured Brigade , stormed the Boko Haram stronghold in the Sambisa Forest, rescuing 99 women and children including one of the Chibok girls, Ihyi Abudu and her two children.

The operation, code-named Operation Lake Sanity ll, was in continuation of the troops of Operation Hadin Kai’s efforts to annihilate the terrorists in Sambisa, Timbuktu and other parts of the North East Region.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescued girl who was in serial number 67 on the abducted Chibok girls list, escaped from Parisu hideouts of the terrorists and was rescued during a clearance operation in BARARAM general area in Sambisa Forest.

The source said that as they entered the terrorist camp, the soldiers were met with a heart-wrenching sight: the 99 rescued captives comprising 41 women and 57 children and the Chibok girl with her children, malnourished and traumatized, but alive, surrendered to the troops.

He explained that after a successful rescue mission, the Nigerian Army’s Medical Corps sprang into action, and provided critical medical care to the freed captives. The team raced against time to immunize the victims against deadly diseases.

The medical team quickly assessed their condition. Many showed signs of malnutrition, dehydration, and exposure to diseases. The team sprang into action, administering vaccines and medications to prevent the spread of diseases.

According to the source, Ihyi Abudu was number 19 among the Chibok girls that were rescued by the Nigeria Army while over 161,000 Boko Haram and their families had so far surrendered to the troops during various operations.

He added that the rescue operation was in testament to the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilians and upholding human rights

The Chibok girls’ ordeal had captured the world’s attention, and their rescue was a beacon of hope for a nation and a people who had suffered greatly at the hands of terrorism.

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Bandits kill one in attack on Customs checkpoint in Niger

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Bandits kill one in attack on Customs checkpoint in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits on Saturday attacked a Customs checkpoint along Luma–Babana Road in Niger State, killing one person.

The incident occurred after Customs operatives intercepted suspected bandit informants and food suppliers who were transporting fuel in jerry cans on motorcycles at Luma Audu Fari-Kuka village.

Upon receiving information about the interception, the bandits reportedly stormed the area and opened fire, killing Suleiman, a Customs camp assistant from New Bussa.

The deceased’s remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, New Bussa, for autopsy.

Efforts are underway to track down the assailants, while other areas in the axis remain calm and under control.

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Teenager beheaded on farm in Benue community

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Teenager beheaded on farm in Benue community

By: Zagazola Makama

Residents of Ohirigwe Village in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State have been thrown into mourning following the gruesome killing of a 15-year-old boy, identified as Sunday Ela, whose beheaded body was discovered on a farm.

According to community sources, the incident occurred on Oct. 15 when one John Adima, a native of the area but resident in Ondo State, asked the deceased to accompany him to his farm. Adima, however, later returned home without the boy and subsequently fled the village to an unknown destination.

Villagers, suspecting foul play, organized a search party which led to the discovery of the teenager’s decapitated body on the farm.

The tragic incident has sparked outrage in the community as residents intensify efforts to locate the fleeing suspect.

Authorities have commenced investigations to uncover the motive behind the killing and bring the perpetrator to justice.

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Unimaid joins nationwide ASUU warning strike

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Dr Mohammed Waziri New chairman of asuu unimaid chapter

Unimaid joins nationwide ASUU warning strike

By: Bodunrin Kayode

University of Maiduguri has joined the warning strike called by the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU to press home series of demands linked to backlog of unsolved issues with the federal government of Nigeria.

Some of these issues linked to the development and peaceful existence of their members on campus include the foot dragging of the federal government over their legitimate dues like the three months salary arrears which the government is still holding on to.

A memo signed by the new chairman Mohammed Waziri and secretary Dr. Peter Teru stated that the warning strike would be total through out its two weeks duration as it would be well monitored for compliance.

In a release, made available to news men in maiduguri, he went on: “This is to notify all academic staff that the UNIMAID Branch of ASUU, in unwavering compliance with the directive of the National Executive Council (NEC) dated 13th October 2025 and in line with the resolutions adopted at the Branch Congress held on Wednesday, 15th October 2025, hereby calls on all members to adhere strictly to the total and comprehensive warning strike as directed by NEC, effective from 13th October 2025.

“Accordingly, all academic activities are hereby suspended. These include, but are not limited to: Lectures, examinations, Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects/dissertation or thesis Accreditation exercises Statutory and ad-hoc Meetings inaugural and public lectures etc.

“We urge all members to remain resolute, vigilant, and uncompromising in the pursuit of our collective demands. Let no member engage in any action that may undermine the integrity of this struggle. The University Management has been duly notified of our position.

“This action is a principled stand in defense of our rights, the sanctity of collective bargaining, and the revitalization of the Nigerian University System.

” It is a call for improved conditions of service, adequate funding, and respect for agreements freely entered into. An injury to one is an injury to all. United we bargain, divided we beg! Solidarity forever!! ” said the release.

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