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Scores of fighters killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram clash in Borno

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Scores of fighters killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram clash in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Scores of fighters from the Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), terrorists, were killed during an infighting in the north-east of Borno State.

It was gathered that the bloody encounter took place at DUJI village in Mobbar in Damasak Local Government of Borno State, just 5 kilometers from Diffa region in the Niger Republic, on November 9, 2023.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, that the Bakoura Buduma-led faction of Boko Haram terrorists, armed with heavy weapons, was the first to launch a surprise attack on the rival extremist group in its hideouts.

Prior to the encounter, the Bakoura faction had captured one ISWAP fighter who escaped from their prison but was captured along the way by the Budouma clan camp.

He was later forced to accompany the fighters to the ISWAP hideouts. In the heavy gun battle that ensued, which lasted for more than two hours, the Boko Haram faction overpowered the ISWAP group and killed scores of them, while they (Boko Haram) lost one fighter on their side.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army troops of 68 Battalion in Malam Fatori had naturalized a commander of ISWAP (Qa’id) Abu Hisham after it unleashed a barrage of artillery fire, targeting the ISWAP position at Baulayi in Abadam LGA.

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14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga

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14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga

By: Zagazola Makama

A 14-year-old boy, Rabiu Muhammad, was killed while several others were injured during a violent attack in Garin Rigiya, Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, when a group of men allegedly conspired and attacked Rabiu Muhammad and Malla Yayaji with machetes.

The victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Kashere, where Rabiu Muhammad was pronounced dead, while others received medical attention.

Following the attack, a reprisal incident was reported in which Ibrahim Galadima, Babangida Abubakar, and Mohammed Abubakar allegedly set fire to corn stalks in the village, causing property damage.

Three suspects have been arrested by the Police in connection with the incidents, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.

Police said the area has since returned to relative calm.

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Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina

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Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Two persons, including a soldier, were killed when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of Friday.

Sources said the attack occurred at about 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 31, prompting security patrol teams to engage the assailants in a sustained gunfight, forcing them to flee the community.

The victims were identified as Shamsu Rilwan, 22, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, a soldier attached to the Military Super Camp in Faskari who was returning from leave. Their bodies were taken to the General Hospital, Funtua, where they were certified dead by a medical doctor.

Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.

Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to enhance security in the area.

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Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation

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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.

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