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Protests: Truth Alliance Urges Youth to Avoid Terrorist Manipulation
Protests: Truth Alliance Urges Youth to Avoid Terrorist Manipulation
By: Michael Mike
The Truth Alliance, a coalition of civil society organizations dedicated to exposing the recruitment tactics of terrorist groups, has cautioned young people, especially in the NorthEast region to avoid being infiltrated by terrorist elements through violent protests.
This is as the organisation made an assessment of the fallout of the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country with Borno State experiencing terrorist bombing within the period.
The organization in a statement yesterday by its Spokesperson, Mustapha Ahmed, advised against being lured by terrorist groups that use moments of unrest to recruit vulnerable individuals, encouraging them to join their ranks under the guise of revenge against the government.
Part of the statement read: “Protests have erupted across northeast Nigeria, with citizens in Borno and surrounding states taking to the streets to voice their anger over increasing hunger and dissatisfaction with governance. The demonstrations, which were part of a larger wave of unrest spreading across Africa, led to widespread violence and destruction in many parts of Nigeria.
“In Borno State for example, the situation escalated as insurgents infiltrated the protests, leading to a bomb explosion in Kawuri Village that claimed 16 lives. The state’s governor attributed this violence to some groups exploiting the chaos to further their agenda. In response to the unrest, authorities have imposed a 24-hour curfew in Borno, Yobe, and Kano states, especially where private and public properties have been looted and vehicles set ablaze.”
“The violence we are witnessing is a stark reminder of how quickly situations can be exploited by those with malicious intent,” the spokesperson for Truth Alliance stated. “We urge the youth in Borno and the northeast to reject violence and engage in peaceful demonstration or dialogue as It is crucial to understand the tactics used by terrorist groups to manipulate and recruit.”
The group noted that protests in Kano saw demonstrators storm and loot a Digital Innovation Park scheduled to open soon, according to Communications Minister Bosun Tijani. The unrest has also spread to the capital city of Abuja, and the neighboring Niger State, where police fired tear gas to disperse crowds as reports indicates and at least six people have died.
Truth Alliance also stressed the importance of education and awareness in combating the influence of terrorist organizations. The coalition called for constructive engagement with community leaders, civil society organizations, and government representatives to address the underlying causes of the protests.
“As northeast Nigeria grapples with the challenges of hunger, economic instability, and insecurity, Truth Alliance remains committed to promoting peace and security. The organization calls on all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and collaboration in finding sustainable solutions to the issues facing the region.
“However, the Truth Alliance aims to empower communities in Borno and the northeast to resist violence and build a more secure future,” the statement added.
Protests: Truth Alliance Urges Youth to Avoid Terrorist Manipulation
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Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Two soldiers of the 135 Special Forces Battalion are currently under investigation for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, Zagazola Makama has learnt.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the soldiers’ telephone communications were tracked by Security Intelligence, linking them to the recent kidnapping of commuters along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State.
The intercepted calls reportedly indicated that the suspects likely leaked the movement of a patrol team along the Buratai–Kamuya–Azare–Gashua route to the insurgents, enabling the ambush.
It was gathered that the suspected leak contributed to the terrorists’ operation, which was later foiled by troops of the 135 SF Battalion during a swift rescue mission on May 9
Two soldiers under probe for alleged collaboration with ISWAP terrorists, leaking troops movement in Yobe
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV have rescued four kidnapped civilians from ISWAP terrorists following a swift counter-offensive along the Gashua–Azare highway in Yobe State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the operation was carried out at about 6:10 p.m. on Friday, May 9, after intelligence reports indicated that insurgents had abducted travelers while riding on 15 motorcycles.
Quick Response Forces (QRF) from the battalion, swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the terrorists in a heavy exchange of gunfire.
“The troops overpowered the terrorists, forcing them to retreat in disarray and abandon one motorcycle,” the source said.
The soldiers pursued the insurgents up to 6 kilometers from the ambush point, leading to the successful rescue of four abducted civilians. Items recovered from the scene included a pumping machine, a motorcycle tube, a plier, and three spanners.
Troops rescue four kidnapped commuters in Yobe, foil ISWAP terrorist ambush
Zulum orders immediate ban on the sale of fuel in Bama LGA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of fuel (petrol) in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki.
The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state.
In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the measure is part of the state government’s strategic response to counter insurgency operations.
“I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect,” Governor Zulum stated.
He warned that anyone found violating the directive would face the full weight of the law.
“Let me make it clear—there will be no sacred cows in the enforcement of this ban. Security agencies have been given strict orders to clamp down on any filling station or individual contravening this directive. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with accordingly,” he warned.
Governor Zulum reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in the state and called for the support and cooperation of citizens in the ongoing fight against insurgency.
Zulum orders immediate ban on the sale of fuel in Bama LGA
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