Crime
SIX MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SURRENDER AMID MNJTF’S LAKE CHAD BASIN OPERATIONS

SIX MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SURRENDER AMID MNJTF’S LAKE CHAD BASIN OPERATIONS
By: Our Reporter
As the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) progresses with Operation Lake Sanity 2, Boko Haram hideouts in the Lake Chad Region, spanning Cameroon and Nigeria, are seeing an increase in surrenders. Recently, 6 additional terrorists have surrender, laying down their arms from 17 to 27 April 2024.
On 17 April 2024, a 19-year-old Boko Haram terrorist named Alhaji Ali surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade (Baga) of Sector 3 in Monguno, Nigeria. Initial investigations reveal a 3-year affiliation with Boko Haram’s Buduma faction. Ali, hailing from Masarram on Lake Chad Island and residing at Duguri, highlighted the growing discontentment within the group.

Furthermore, on 25 April 2024, 2 more terrorists, Haoudou Sedik, 37, and Kadja Ousman, 21, turned themselves in at Blangua, Cameroon, to troops of Sector 1 in the Darak area of southern Lake Chad. Investigations reveal their origins from Chad, residing in the localities of Kami-Wari and Kourea, respectively.
The surrenders continued on 26 April, when Mohammed Abdulraman, 38, his wife Sadiya, and their two children (aged 13 and an infant), bearing one 36 Hand Grenade, surrendered to Sector 3’s 403 Amphibious Brigade at the Kwatam Turare axis, Baga, Nigeria. Abdulraman, identified as a foot soldier since 2017 in Sharama, cited internal crisis and the influence of MNJTF’s Operation Nashrul Salam as reasons for their defection.
Likewise, on 27 April 2024, Yusuf Umaru, a 25-year-old, surrendered to the troops of 19 Brigade, Sector 3, in Kekeno, within the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. During the initial investigation, Umaru revealed that he had been abducted by Boko Haram militants along the Monguno-Maiduguri road in 2020. He stated that during his captivity, he was forced to work as a storeroom keeper in one of the terrorist group’s camps located on the islands of Lake Chad.
The MNJTF calls upon other Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the Lake Chad islands and adjoining communities to cease hostilities and embrace peace. We reiterate our commitment to restoring lasting peace and stability to the Lake Chad Basin, encouraging terrorists to follow the path of those who have already surrendered.
SIX MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SURRENDER AMID MNJTF’S LAKE CHAD BASIN OPERATIONS
Crime
Troops neutralise several bandits in fierce gun battle in Niger

Troops neutralise several bandits in fierce gun battle in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army Troops in Niger State have neutralised an unspecified number of armed bandits during a fierce gun battle along Tungan-Magajiya–Sabongari road.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the encounter occurred on Oct. 12 at about 6 a.m.
According to the sources, the bandits, who arrived in large numbers, engaged the troops in an exchange of gunfire, but were subdued with superior firepower.
The sources stated that several bandits were neutralised during the operation, while others fled with gunshot injuries.
The sources added that the bandits fired at a military armoured personnel carrier (APC), damaging its four tyres, but there was no casualty recorded among the troops.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing criminals.
Troops neutralise several bandits in fierce gun battle in Niger
Crime
Nigeria Targets $25 billion Climate Finance by 2030

Nigeria Targets $25 billion Climate Finance by 2030
By: Michael Mike
The federal government is targeting about $25 billion in climate finance by 2030 as part of its economy-wide climate governance.
Addressing a press conference at the weekend, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi while revealing the target, said that the Nigeria’s Carbon Market Framework has been finalized and will be submitted to Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval.
Majekodunmi said the recently submitted Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) is different from the previous ones in many ways as It departs from the “business-as-usual” approach to an absolute economy-wide emission reduction, representing our highest ambition level to date, noting that the targets are better defined and will be supported by an investment plan to accelerate implementation.
She said Nigeria has set a 32.2% increase in emission reduction compared to the 2018 baseline and significantly increases mitigation and adaptation ambitions with clearer targets compared to NDC2.0.
She explained that the NDC3.0 aims to lower the deforestation rate by 60%, which offers substantial mitigation potential of 304.8 MtCO2eq., and it seeks to increase the adoption and use of cleaner energy systems by increasing captive generation capacity using cleaner fuels, installing 7 GW (50% renewable and 50% natural gas) as part of a practical “Energy Mix Plan” on our journey to net-zero by 2060.
Majekodunmi said: “For the first time, “Health” and “Action for Climate Empowerment” have been included as priority sectors in our NDC3.0, demonstrating our commitment to economy-wide climate governance.”
She said to deliver on these commitments, Nigeria is mobilizing $20-25 billion in climate finance by 2030, including green bonds, blended finance, and public-private risk-sharing mechanisms, noting that: “We aim to unlock at least $7-10 billion in grants and concessional finance from global partners while promoting technology transfer.”
The NCCC Director General on plans for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP30) holding in Belém, Brazil from November 10-21, 2025,
disclosed that: “We have launched an electronic portal for registration of MDAs, private sector entities that wish to organize side events in the Nigerian pavilion to drive visibility and amplify our ambition as a country.
“We’re using digital tools to limit paper use and reduce our carbon footprint. By doing so, the government is leading by example.
Participants can apply and submit all their information online.”
She also disclosed that: “We have recently launched a robust Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system aligned with global best practices to track progress annually.
“The MRV system supports transparency and accountability in measuring and reporting our sectoral climate actions. This will boost trust among investors and funding partners and, most importantly, help attract necessary climate finance to support our development aspirations and meet our climate obligations.
“The MRV system is an important requirement for generating high-integrity and attractive carbon credits in Nigeria.”
Nigeria Targets $25 billion Climate Finance by 2030
Crime
Bandits abduct five passengers in Zamfara

Bandits abduct five passengers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted five persons, including a 65-year-old cleric, during an attack along the Kwaren Ganuwa–Keta road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday at about 9:15 a.m. when the bandits ambushed a Golf 3 vehicle conveying prominent residents of Keta town to Gusau.
The victims were identified as Imam Haruna Ibrahim, aged 65, and four others whose identities were yet to be disclosed. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Abdulkadir Danlami, managed to escape unhurt, leaving the vehicle behind at the scene.
Following the incident, security forces were mobilised to the area to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe rescue of the abducted victims.
Bandits abduct five passengers in Zamfara
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