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Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc In Hawul
Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc In Hawul
By: Ali Musa Biu
It was a black Wednesday for the people of Azare, Fuma. Ghuma, Hizhi and Yimirshika villages of Hawul Local Government Area in Borno state, as a midnight rainstorm tendered thousands homeless.
Reports from Azare the Local Government headquarters indicate that, no life was lost, except a few injuries but the heavy downpour, associated with strong windstorm led to the collapse of many structures in several villages and towns.

Transition Committee Chairman, Inuwa Bwala who cut short his journey to Maiduguri for a workshop told newsmen that, the damages could not be immediately quantified, but s committee is working out details.

According to him government structures were not also spared as the perimeter fences of the Local Government Secretariat and the Government lodge, including the roofs of ongoing projects and the council chambers of the local Government were also blown off.

Mr Bwala said they have experienced rainstorms in the past, but the magnitude of the dawn disaster was greater and completely beyond the capacity of the Local Government to handle.

“We have introduced remedial measures to cushion the effects of the disaster by providing some palliatives, but we shall approach the state Government through the State Emergency Management Agency and the Ministry For Local Government and Emirate Affairs, with the hope that our people could be assisted and some of the structures rehabilitated”, Bwala said.
He said on the part of the Local Government alone, the damages is in hundreds of millions, just as that of private citizens is being estimated.
The chairman explained that, from what he saw during the preliminary tour of the areas, there were first, second and third degree damages to property, but the Local Government secretariat suffered the worst damages.
He said he is at loss as to where he should start from, even as he directed for works on the central store which roof was blown off to continue before the council comes up with a holistic reconstruction plan.

Already, some households that suffered minimal damages have commenced the repairs of their roofs, through personal efforts, while the council has rolled out some financial assistance to those who have been completely displaced.
Ask at the time of filling this report, the Transition Council Chairman, Inuwa Bwala is said to have rushed down to Maiduguri to lodge formal report on the development.
Rainstorm Wrecks Havoc In Hawul
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Kwara Residents Call on the Federal Government to Rescue Residents Captured in Woro as a Video of Abductees Surfaces Online
Kwara Residents Call on the Federal Government to Rescue Residents Captured in Woro as a Video of Abductees Surfaces Online
By:Bodunrin kayode
There has been urgent calls on the Federal, government with the military might to take swift action to rescue the 176 abducted residents of woro community back to safety away from captivity.
This came about after a disturbing video clip showing captured residents of the recent attack in Woro community, Kaiama council Area of Kwara State, surfaced online.
In the video, several women and young children, including infants, were paraded by the terrorists looking distressed and helpless.
A voice believed to be that of one of the attackers was heard behind the camera speaking in Hausa and questioning the victims about their numbers and were they were captured because they were quite a handful.
During the question and answer session the women and children responded that they were taken from Woro in Kaiama council so that their relations will know they are still alive.
“When asked how many they were, they answered that they were 176 in number. The same question was repeated to another woman in the video to confirm the figure.
” The person behind the camera also claimed that authorities had earlier announced a lower number of victims and said the video was proof of the actual figure.
“The victims were abducted after armed attackers invaded Woro community on February 3, 2025. During the attack, many lives were lost and homes were destroyed.
” The emergence of this video has increased fear and concern among residents and families of the victims.
“The people of the area continue to hope for the safe return of their loved ones and a lasting solution to the security challenges.” Said a source from the state.
Kwara Residents Call on the Federal Government to Rescue Residents Captured in Woro as a Video of Abductees Surfaces Online
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Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
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
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Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
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
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