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Boko Haram Abducts Army Varsity Don, Others In Borno
MAIDUGURI – Armed insurgents suspected to be Boko Haram have abducted Prof. Abubakar Eljuma of the Nigeria Army University, Biu (NAUB). The insurgents, who struck in a dare devil manner, on Monday, while the don was on a journey along the Biu Damaturu road, carted away other passengers near Kamuya village, just about 10km from Buratai where the tragedy occurred. Prof.
Police Nab 25 over Attack, Plundering of NEMA Warehouse in Adamawa | METROWATCH
25 suspects have been apprehended in Sunday’s disturbances that led to the plundering of a food warehouse belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Consequent upon the hullabaloo that engulfed the city, after the free for all looting of the warehouse in jimeta, eyewitnesses said that hoodlums hijacked the looting and turned their crude weapons into private homes of comfortable residents plundering their kitchens and bedrooms in their trails.
Military Repels ISWAP Attack in Gamboru Town
*An aerial view of Borno State By Sam Kayode Days after Governor Babagana Zulum and his predecessor Senator Kashim Shettima spent more than 48 hours in Gamboru Ngala council area tending to the needs of their people, the military yesterday night repelled an attack by suspected ISWAP insurgents. Elements of Islamic State of West Africa Province ISWAP had attacked the town killing one civilian and wounding six people in a battle that stretched till about 4am this morning.
NAPTIP Borno Prosecutes 10 Offenders in Borno
By Sam Kayode The zonal Commander of the National agency for trafficking in persons NAPTIP Abubakar Tafra has said that his agency has secured 10 convictions since the agency started operations in the Borno zonal office in Maiduguri. Abubakar who spoke exclusively with METROWATCH said that the office which had existed since 2009 during the height of the insurgency has received a total of 192 cases undergoing trials within the Borno zonal office.
IEDs Kill 5 Commuters in Borno
*An aerial view of Borno State By Sam Kayode Five people have perished along the Gajibo-Maula axis of the Mafa Dikwa international road, Borno state, after driving on top of an improvised explosive device (IED). The IEDs planted by the insurgent Islamic State of West African Province ISWAP between Gajibo and Maula of Dikwa local council area of Borno state killed 5 while others were badly injured on monday morning.
Borno NUJ: Before the Next Congres
MY BINOCULARS | By Sam Kayode | 07. 02 | 2022 The recent WRONG committed due to break down of communication between comrades of the Nigerian Union of journalist (NUJ) Borno state Council and it’s Exco as a result of a clandestine land racketeering deal has spilled a lot of bad blood in the land.
Killings: Zulum Commiserates with Matawalle as Northeast Govs Boost Anti-banditry Fight in Zamfara with N20m
•Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle (r) displaying the N20m cheque donated by North-east Govs' Forum in aid of the anti-banditry fight in Zamfara, while Borno Gov Zulum (l) listens By Sam Kayode Governor of Borno State and chairman of Northeast Governors forum, Professor Babagana Zulum, was in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Monday on behalf of Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States to show empathy and solidarity over lingering attacks on communities by armed bandits.
Theatre Commander Praises General Yahaya for 'Offering Contemporary Fighting Platforms'
•Theatre commander Major General Chris Musa (r) presenting a plaque to NAOWA President, Salamatu Yahaya. By Sam Kayode The Theatre Commander TC Operation Hadin Kai Major General Chris Musa has commended Army Chief Farouk Yahaya for providing sound equipments to enable his soldiers fight the insurgents to finish. The TC spoke over the weekend while hosting the wife of the Army Chief Mrs Salamatu Yahaya who also is the President of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association NAOWA in the country.
Borno to Clear Backlog of Pension, Gratuities, Says Finance Commissioner Lawan
•Adamu Lawan, commissioner for finance, Borno State By Sam Kayode Borno State Government has said it would clear the backlog of allowances and renumeration of all public servants in the state with effect from the 2022 fiscal year. This good news was dropped by the Commissioner for finance, Adamu Lawan during a 2022 budget breakdown Thursday in Maiduguri. Lawan told newsmen that N707m has been earmarked to pay affected public servants and retirees in the 2022 fiscal year.
Of Boko Haram, Nigerian Soldiers, the Kana Mani Foundation and Christmas
•Bishop Emmanuel Kana Mani Opinion | By Sam Kayode | 19. 01. 2022 I got to know Bishop Emmanuel Kana Mani within the last seven years of reporting conflict in Borno state. For a journalist, it’s been like walking in the valley of the shadow of death and not fearing many evils because he was always there to lift our spirits.
Theatre Commander: Attack on Buratai Institute Done by Attention Seeking Criminals
•The attacked Buratai Institute of Peace at the Nigerian Army University, Biu By Sam Kayode Theatre commander Operation Hadin Kai Major General Chris Musa has described the attack on the Buratai institute for peace as a callous attempt by attention seeking criminals bent on pleasing their masters.
Zulum Inaugurates Borno’s Advisory Committee on Governance, Development
By Sam Kayode Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday inaugurated the Borno State Advisory Committee on Governance and Development, aimed at creating people’s inclusiveness and opportunity of control over their affairs. The chair of the Committee is Ambassador Usman Sarki with Mohammed Badiya as secretary. Other members include; Alhaji Muhammad Bintube, Hajja Kaka Gumsuri, Alhaji Musa Kida, Prof. Isa Marte, Joerg Kuehnel, Prof. Ali Mburza, Prof.
INTERVIEW | Theatre Commander: We've Suggested Peace, Reconciliation Strategy to End Insurgency
By Sam Kayode ON LINGERING CURFEW IN THE WAR THEATRE •Maj-Gen. Chris Musa. Curfew is not punitive. When we compare where we started to where we are now, you would see that a lot of things have changed. Economic activities has improved in the capital. Life is coming back, schools are open, the airport is open unlike before and we have about four airlines flying in unlike before. We are gradually improving and we will take one thing at a time.
Insurgency: Prayer is Key to Success, Army Commander Tells Soldiers, Parents
By Sam Kayode The Commanding Officer, 73 Battalion, Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Lt-Col Nehemiah Yakubu, has called on officers and men to always pray before starting their war days in the theatre. He said that there is nothing anyone can do without prayers even within the valley of the shadow of death where they are facing the common enemy Boko Haram or ISWAP.
Insurgency: Prayer is Key to Success, Army Commander Tells Soldiers, Parents
By Sam Kayode The Commanding Officer, 73 Battalion, Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Lt-Col Nehemiah Yakubu, has called on officers and men to always pray before starting their war days in the theatre. He said that there is nothing anyone can do without prayers even within the valley of the shadow of death where they are facing the common enemy Boko Haram or ISWAP.
97 Zamfara Residents Kidnapped Last Year Regain Freedom after 90 Days
Police Commissioner Ayuba Elkhanah By Sam Kayode 97 kidnapped residents of zamfara state have been rescued from the clutches of bandits the commissioner of police Ayuba Elkanah has said. Briefing newsmen in Gusau, the CP noted that the joint operations with sister security agencies have resulted into series of arrests of notorious bandits, recovery of sophisticated arms/ammunition and rescue of kidnapped residents that runs into hundreds.
Zamfara Police Arrests Notorious 20-year-old Banditry-kingpin
•Some of the kidnap victims •Rescues 10 from the clutches of banditry By Sam Kayode The police in zamfara state have arrested a notorious bandit Sani Mati aka Mai Yanmata who has been suspected to be involved in kidnapping, banditry and dangerous crimes in the state. The notorious armed bandit who along with his gang have been terrorizing different communities within Shinkafi, Zurmi, Birnin Magaji LGAs and adjoining environs were paraded for newsmen today in Gusau.
N'East Govs to FG: Start a Sustainable Programme for Repentant Insurgents
•The North-east Governors' Forum...after their 6th Summit The Northeast Governors Forum on Tuesday night, issued a five-point communique, calling on the Federal Government to find a sustainable solution to repentant insurgents in the region.
Zulum to Military: Hasten up, End Insurgency in the North-east
Borno State Governor Prof Babagana Zulum By Sam Kayode Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the military to intensify efforts and end insurgency in the North-east region of the country. The Governor, who spoke during the opening ceremony of the 6th meeting of North-east Governors Forum warned that there would be no development without the termination of the violence being perpetuated by the insurgents.
Gov Zulum: ISWAP Attack on Maiduguri Worrisome
•Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State •To set up committee on damages Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has visited the 1,000 Housing Estate in Maiduguri, which was hit on Saturday morning by a rocket launcher fired by Boko Haram/ISWAP terror groups. He also said he was setting up what he called “a small committee” to assess damages inflicted and advise government on measures to avert future occurrence on the scene and other parts of the city.
BREAKING | Troops, ISWAP in Heavy Fire Exchange in Buni Yadi
*The map of Nigeria showing Yobe State. Heavy gun battle is raging on now between the men of the Nigerian Army and IS West Africa Province (ISWAP). Reliable military sources told metrowatchonline.com that the fight has been raging for some hours now but calm will soon be restored as the soldiers are chasing the terrorists out of their criminal grips. “But it’s obvious that the men of the Nigerian Army are having an upper hand and they will soon be repelled from the general area”, said our source.
PHOTOS | Zulum Storms Southern Borno, Inaugurates 23 Projects, Strengthen Security
•Gov Zulum in warm handshake By Sam Kayode Governor Babagana Zulum is in southern Borno senatorial zone to commission 22 government projects, mostly schools and healthcare centres in towns and villages. Zulum arrived Biryel, headquarters of Bayo Local Government Area on Tuesday evening and passed the night there and started his commissioning of projects from Bayo Wednesday.
Police: 24 Kidnapped Residents Rescued in Zamfara State
•Cross section of rescued People By Sam Kayode Zamfara state police command today in a news conference said it has rescued 24 kidnapped residents of Shinkafi and Tsafe council areas of the state. •Commissioner of Police Ayuba Elkanah during the news conference in Gusau.
Tambuwal Condoles with Illela Community as Death Toll Rises to 43
•FILE PHOTO... remains of victims of Zamfara Bandits' attacks By Sam Kayode Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State •FILE PHOTO… remains of victims of Zamfara Bandits’ attacks on Wednesday led members of his exco as well as other top government officials on a condolence visit to the people of Illela, a border town about 97 kilometers from the state capital.
Zulum Storms Late Gen Zirkusu's Home, Gives Family N20m - METROWATCH
•Family of the fallen General By Sam Kayode Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday, led a delegation on condolence visit to the bereaved family of late Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkushu. •Zulum being received by Garrison Commander, 1 Div, Kaduna State The Governor on arrival met the family of the late General which included his widow and five children at Ribadu Cantonment in Kaduna City.
Insurgency: Borno Stands Still for Late Gen Zirkusu, Zulum Visits Family
Late Brig-Gen Dzarma Zirkusu By Sam Kayode Professor Babagana Zulum of Borno state will tomorrow visit the family of slain General Dzarma Zirkisu as a mark of honour for his selfless service towards the people of the state and the nation which led him to pay the supreme sacrifice. Resultantly, Governor Zulum has postponed several projects slated for commissioning in the Southern senatorial axis of Borno state in honour of the slain Brigadier General.
Zulum Empathizes with Military over Loss of Personnel
By Sam Kayode Professor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has commended the Nigerian military for putting up a strong resistance in today’s battle with the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP who launched an attack on a military base in Askira/Uba council area of Borno State.
Zamfara Police Rescues 2 Kidnap Victims 3 Weeks after Abduction
* Security operatives on sentry at the gate of GGSS, Jangebe, Zamfara State. By Sam Kayode The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued two kidnapped villagers abducted on the 16th of last month by bandits.
EFCC Arraigns Man for N2.2m Land Scam in Borno
By Sam Kayode The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, November 4, 2021 arraigned one Mohammed Gana, alias Mamman Shuwa, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court over a N2.2m land scandal. The case based on a three-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust to the tune of N2,200,000 was brought against him by three people who petitioned him for selling their land.
Kaduna: Bandits Kill 2 of 66 Abducted Church Worshippers
By Sam Kayode Two out of the 66 worshipers abducted on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, Chikun, Kaduna State, have been killed by their captors. The bandits were said to have opened fire on five of their victims yesterday killing 2 while 3 others who were seriously injured are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital.
Embattled Plateau Speaker, 15 Others Meet, Suspend New Speaker
*Majority members of Assembly met a secret location with a mace *Majority members of Assembly met a secret location with a mace By Sam Kayode in Jos The embattled speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nuhu Ayuba, and 15 other members of the Assembly Thursday reconvened with a mace outside the legislature’s premises and impeached the newly-elected speaker, Sanda. They also suspended other members of the new speaker’s group.
Alleged Fraud: Plateau Speaker Faces Pressure to Step Down
By Sam Kayode in Jos A group, youth rights against corruption, has asked the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nuhu Ayuba, to step down pending investigation on corruption levelled against him. The group said that they have filed a petition at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accusing him of several allegations including abuse of office and financial misappropriation.
Federal Worker Jailed over Employment Scam in Borno
*Employment scam suspect - Nuhu Mohammed Lawan By Sam Kayode The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, secured the conviction of Nuhu Lawan to three months imprisonment before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court. Lawan a federal staff was convicted for his involvement in a N1.1million employment scam.
Gov Lalong Eulogises Gbong Gwom Jos at 70
*Plateau Gov Simon Lalong (l) and Gbong Gwom Jos (r) *Describes him as a lover of unity By Sam Kayode Governor Simon Lalong has described the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, as a patriotic leader whose passion for peace, justice and unity has assisted in peace in the state.
Yobe Varsity Offers Casual Jobs to 2 Inventor-Corps Members Serving with it
*The Yobe State University...main gate By Sam Kayode The Vice Chancellor, Yobe State University, Prof Mala Daura, has assured two Corp members assigned to the department of biochemistry of the institution’s Medical College of immediate casual appointment after their national assignment.
15 Persons Abducted in Churches Escape from Kidnappers
..By Sam Kayode Governor Babagana Zulum on Monday received 15 women and children from Borno State, abducted by Boko Haram insurgents between 2020 and 2021, at different churches located in Borno and neighboring Adamawa State. They comprised six women and their nine children, all of whom escaped from the insurgents.
Gen Musa: North-east Operations Creating Army's Future Leaders, Commanders
*Theatre Commander Major General Christopher Musa during the occasion. By Sam Kayode Theatre Commander (TC) Operation Hadin Kai, Maj-Gen. Christopher Musa, has advocated for all officers intending to be future leaders in the armed forces to serve in the north east war theatre. General Musa said that it was important for future officers to actually feel the pinch of the warfare to be able to become balanced leaders in the future.
War Crimes: Nigerian Army Court Begins Trial of a General, 157 Others
Theatre Commander, OP Hadin Kai, Maj-Gen Christopher Musa addressing officers By Sam Kayode A Brigadier General, name withheld, has been arraigned for war crimes committed within the Hadin Kai war theatre. Twenty seven other officers were also arraigned for various offences contrary to the military Act. The Theatre Commander (TC) Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Christopher Musa, inaugurated the two General Court Marshals to try the erring officers and soldiers in the North-east war theatre.
Police Rescue 187 Kidnapped Last Month in Gov Matawalle's Home Town
*The rescued Kidnap victims... By Sam Kayode The Zamfara State police command have rescued 187 people who were kidnapped by Bandits and taken to Tsibiri forest some weeks ago. This development is following the implementation of the new security measures by Zamfara State Government, the Police and other security agencies.
Insurgency: Unicef Earmarks $820m for North-east Teachers' Retraining Programme
By Sam Kayode About $820 million has been earmarked by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to train teachers in the North east of Nigeria. The teachers, most of whom are yet to meet the basic qualifications of the Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) would be trained in a two year crash programme for them to be certificated and registered by the Nigerian Teachers Institute (NTI) .
Zulum Orders 100 Cars, 500 Tricycles for Keke NAPEP Operators
*Prof. Babagana Zulum, Governor, Borno State -Nigeria By Sam Kayode Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has directed the purchase of 500 Keke NAPEP for the benefit of 2000 riders in the state. After hosting operators of ‘Keke NAPEP’ on Saturday, he directed the procurement of the 500 tricycles and 100 Toyota cars (Corolla LE) for subsidized allocations at just 50 percent of the original price to the union.
Spokesman: No Police Station in Zamfara Attacked by Bandits
*Banditry in Zamfara... Northwest-Nigeria. By Sam Kayode The Zamfara Police Command have refuted a newspaper report that some police stations were attacked in Shinkafi council headquarters. A statement by the Public Relations officer of these Command Mohammed Shehu stated that contrary to a misleading report on Page 8 of the Daily Trust Newspaper of Saturday 25th September 2021, that “Bandits attack Police stations, Shinkafi town.
KADUNA | CAN: 10 More Students of Bethel College Regain Freedom
By Sam Kayode Ten more students of Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna, have regained their freedom after spending 81 days in captivity with bandits. Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State Chapter, Rev Joseph Hayab confirmed this when contacted Sunday night. Although the list of students was not ready as at press time, Government House Kaduna sources revealed that the students will soon be reunited with their parents.
FOUL PLAY! Angry Middle Belt Forum Paints Conspiracy Theory on Mailafia's Death
*Late Dr. Obadiah Mailafia By Sam Kayode Piqued by the sudden death of one of its leading lights, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) Sunday gave a graphic account of the deceased’s last moments. The MBF in a statement by it’s National Publicity Secretary, Isuwa Dogo, alleged foul play by medical personnel and facilities that Mailafia was taken to for treatment. In a more specific term, the MBF accused the CBN Hospital of worsening the deceased’s case “where he was shabily treated”.
Source: How Nigerién Fighter Jets Shelled Yobe Community, Killed 10 in 'Error'
*The map of Nigeria showing Yobe State. By Sam Kayode Nigerién aircraft have, in the process of trailing insurgents, bombed Buhari village, a Nigerian community in Yobe State, killing 10 people in the process. It was not clear if the 10 killed included the daring insurgents or they had mistakenly struck innocent civilians. However military sources said that about 20 others were badly wounded after the 10 suspected villagers lost their lives in the strike on *The map of Nigeria showing Yobe State.
Nigeria's General Kalifa Tours Military Formations in Lake Chad
*Maj-Gen Khalifa and his hosts...during his tour of formations at the Lake Chad region By Sam Kayode In continuation of his tour of the Lake Chad region, Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim, has visited the headquarters of operations Hadin Kai.
Borno, NIPC Partner to Boost Investments
*Governor Zulum (l) and the NIPC official (r). By Sam Kayode Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has visited the headquarters of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council in Abuja to tie partnerships in order to attract investment opportunities to the State. Zulum explained that Borno’s geographical location bordering three countries have placed the State at very high investment competitiveness index which provides market for products easily.
Biotech will be Driving Force at Our Varsity, By UniBorno VC Umar Sandabe
*Vice-Chancellor, Borno State University, Prof. Umar Sandabe. Interview | By Sam Kayode | 25. 08. 2021 .. AS THE PIONEER VC OF THIS UNIVERSITY, HOW FAR HAVE YOU GONE IN BUILDING THE INSTITUTION? *Borno State University The major problem associated with establishing a university is how to set the ball rolling. Especially because of peoples’ expectations. Once they hear that the university is on, they will be looking forward to when students will be admitted.
Call on Katsina Gov to Resign is Absurd, Says Masari's Aid
*Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State. By Sam Kayode The call made by the Katsina State Chapter of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Governor Aminu Masari to resign has been described as absurd. Spokesman to the Governor Abdu Malunfashi said that asking Governor Masari to resign for asking Katsina people to arm themselves against the wickedness of Bandits is to say the least, quiet absurd, for reasons not hard to fathom.
Bandits Abduct 70 in Fresh Attack on Zamfara Communities
*Bandits flying around in parts of Zamfara on motorbikes By Sam Kayode Over 50 motor bikes loaded with armed bandits all dressed in black clothes and carrying sophisticated weapons between yesterday and today overran Rini village in Zamfara State abducting 70 people in their trail. Eye witnesses told newsmen that the dare- devil bandits arrived Rini in Bakura Council Area of the state shooting sporadically in the air and searching from house-to-house for abductees.
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