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Zulum hands 9 armoured vehicles to Borno Police

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3 years ago

February 22, 2023

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Zulum hands 9 armoured vehicles to Borno Police

… More support coming, Gov says
… Lauds Buhari, IGP

By: Babagana Wakil

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday handed over nine armoured personnel carriers to the Borno Command of the Nigerian Police Force to increase their capacity in crime prevention and responses.

Commissioner of Police in the state, Abdu Umar, received the APCs during a brief ceremony held in Maiduguri.

Zulum at the presentation commended the Borno Police Command and other security establishments for their extreme commitment in the fight against Boko Haram and preventing other crimes across the 27 local government areas of the state.

Our correspondent reports that Governor Zulum has, in nearly four years, released more than 1,300 patrol vehicles to a combination of the military, police, DSS, the paramilitary and volunteers in the civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes who have formations in all of Borno’s 27 local government areas.

… More APCs coming, Gov. says

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum has promised to approve more armoured personnel carriers and other forms of support to the Nigerian Police and other security outfits working to restore peace in Borno State.

“Our administration will continue to support the Nigerian Police to deliver their objectives of protecting lives and properties of citizens. We will buy more APCs and Insha Allah we will extend more pf our support to all the security agencies” Zulum said.

… Lauds Buhari, IGP

The governor commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his ceaseless commitment in the fight against insurgents which has significantly helped in Borno’s ongoing stability.

“For us in Borno State, there is nothing we can say rather than to thank the federal government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for restoring peace and stability in Borno State. This can never be feasible without the support of the Nigerian military, the Nigerian Police, the DSS, NSCDC, paramilitary and our volunteers”, Zulum said.

Zulum also paid tribute to the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman.

“Let me commend the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman, for the giant stride he has been making in reforming the Nigerian Police and ensuring peace and stability in the country since he assumed the mantle of leadership as the IGP”, the Governor noted.

Zulum hands 9 armoured vehicles to Borno Police

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Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno

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4 hours ago

April 2, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.

According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.

The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.

Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.

They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.

Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno

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Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe

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4 hours ago

April 2, 2026

Ochuwa Ibrahim

Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.

According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.

During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.

The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.

They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.

Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe