Army says Nigerians should ignore Boko Haram threats, confirmed leader was swapped with Chibok girls

The Nigerian Army has responded to 2 new videos released by the dreaded Boko Haram group on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Brigadier-Gen. Sani Usman Kukasheka

The army spokesman, Brigadier-General Sani Usman Kukasheka, has released a statement asserting that the videos are just contents of  empty threats and that Nigerians should be disturbed by what they see concerning the video.

The spokesman confirmed that the insurgent's commander that issued the threat was one of those recently swapped in exchange for the Chibok schoolgirls and stated that as a result he cannot make dangerous threats.

The statement read thus: "The attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to two video clips released by one of the released Boko Haram terrorists in exchange for the abducted Chibok school girls. 

"In the first clip the terrorist, among other things, made boastful and spurious allegations, while the second clip was about alleged indoctrination of some of the abducted Chibok school girls in captivity. 

"We wish to state that the terrorist has lost touch with current realities. 

"It was aimed at seeking relevance and attention. 

"As you are all aware, he was a direct beneficiary of the process that led to the release of 82 of the abducted girls, and does not have a say or capacity to do anything, therefore his threats should be ignored. 

"We would like to assure the public that the Nigerian Army is totally committed to the Federal Government’s determined efforts of rescuing all abducted persons and peace in the country. 

"We will not relent our determined efforts of clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists as manifested through the ongoing clearance operations. 

"The Nigerian Air Force is unrelenting in its bombardment while other Security Agencies are equally doing their best."Therefore, we wish to solicit for more support, cooperation and understanding of the public, particularly members of the Press. 

"We should not give in to terrorists propaganda and empty threats. We have come to a very critical stage of the fight against terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria that require more patriotism and security consciousness by all and sundry. 

"Gone were the days when people glamorize terrorists and their criminal acts."

Recall that, before the clip was released on Friday by Boko Haram members, the president's aide, Femi Adesina said that Nigerians should not bother themselves about over the deal that brought about the exchange of Boko Haram insurgents for 82 Chibok girls because security operatives were in full control.

Adesina stated this in a live interview on Channels TV during a programme, Sunrise Daily, where he stated only pockets of attacks occurred in the northeast.

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Police arrest Boko Haram top leader, killer of 150 people in Baga

The Nigerian Police Force, Bauchi State Command has announced the detention of​​​ one Muhammad Adamu Nafiu, 25, of Balanga, Gombe State, at Tama village in Toro Local Government Area of the state.

Garba Baba Umar, who is the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, on Wednesday, April 19, said the Boko Haram s​uspect is one of the notorious top commander of the terrorist group.

He alleged that the suspect relocated to Tama village so as to evade arrest following the dislodgement of the​ extremist by Troops from Sambisa Forest.

He said: ”​Preliminary investigation revealed that suspect was amon​g​ those declared by the Nigerian Army on Serial Number 176 on its wanted list​.​

”H​e has voluntarily confessed to have killed over 150 people in Baga LGA of Borno State​ alone​.

”​Case under investigation after which suspect would be handed over to the appropriate authority for discreet investigation​."

Another arrest paraded by the Police was one Osama Abubakar, 20,  of Malam Goje Street, Bauchi. He said to have used​ a sharp knife to cut off the left hand of another person, allegedly to be a member of Sara-Suka, Abdul-aziz Mohd, 23 of Gombe Road in Bauchi.

According to the NPF, the xxhibits retrieved from the suspect includes 2 sharp knives used for perpetrating the evil act.

CP Umar added: ”​Preliminary investigation revealed that suspect is a notorious Sara-Suka thug who was convicted for similar offence in 2016.

”​Suspect voluntarily confessed and is assisting the police with useful information that will assist in apprehending his accomplices​.”

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Easter Message: "We are determined as never before to continue with the fight against terrorism and insurgency" - Buhari

President Buhari

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated his fellow citizens who are in celebrating the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ, also known as Easter.

In his 2017 Easter message to Nigerians, he said: "it is in our collective interest to live in peace because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place".

Find his full piece below:

"I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters on the celebration of this year’s Easter. I rejoice with you on this historic occasion signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over condemnation, and hope over despair. The commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an event which reunited man with his Creator.

"The message of Easter is filled with themes of love, faith, sacrifice, dedication, commitment, fulfilment of prophecy, hope, expectation and victory, as espoused in the Scriptures and the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ. As we celebrate yet another Easter, I urge all Nigerians to live peacefully with one another and do their utmost to make Nigeria a beautiful place to reside. In the almost two years of this administration, we have worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians by improving security, especially in the North-East, sustaining the campaign against corruption and have taken steps to revitalize the economy.

"We are determined as never before to continue with the fight against terrorism and insurgency; sustain the peace in the Niger Delta through engagements with stakeholders; and restore peace and stability in other parts of the country. It is in our collective interest to live in peace because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place. Lack of peace in one part affects in one way or the other, all parts of the country.

"Our people must rediscover the values of peaceful co-existence, social justice, religious tolerance, dignity of labour and patriotism. I enjoin all Nigerians to keep faith in the determination and ability of this administration to change the Nigerian story for the good of all. I wish all Nigerians happy Easter celebrations."

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How Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Burutai escapes death during Boko Haram Attack

*Buratai recalls with sadness how the combatants gave their life for his during a Boko Haram surprise attack

*The zones remaining to be conquered are just the peripheral that lies along the border between Cameroon and Nigeria

The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has remembered how close he was to the dead during an ambush laid by Boko Haram terrorists.

According to the The Nation, Buratai recollects with sadness the attack that almost cost the country its military head and how the incidents took the lives of some gallant soldiers that fought to safeguard him.

Buratai narrated: “I was with them and my convoy was ambushed by Boko Haram. Instead of withdrawing back to Maiduguri, I said, ‘No! We are in this together, I can’t go back. We must all go together to clear the ambush.

"So I advanced with them and that was how we cleared the ambush. If the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) does not turn back, who would turn and run from such an ambush? I advanced with the troops and it paid off.

“Unfortunately, we lost two soldiers; one of them was an officer. One other soldier, a Brigadier-General, got wounded in the attack.”

Talking about the success rate of the war with Boko Haram in the last two years, the army General said: “The situation before we came in. Buratai says he it is sad to remember those that gave their lives for him.

“We came at a time when truly the challenge of the insurgency was very high. It was at its peak. There is no gainsaying that some progress had been made before we came in.

“But the progress that was made before we came in was being overtaken by the virtual resurgence of Boko Haram terrorist group.

“At the time we came, there were only four local governments that were not under the Boko Haram terrorist group’s control out of about 27 local governments in Borno. Same in Yobe state; two local governments were still under Boko Haram’s influence. That was the situation we met when we came in July 2015.

“As at today, those two local governments in Yobe state have been reclaimed from Boko Haram. And in Borno, all the 23 LGAs that were under the influence and control of Boko Haram have been liberated and they’ve been effectively put under the control of the elected government.

“The areas that are remaining are just the peripheral that lies along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. And Chad and Niger borders as well. No single local government isunder the control of Boko Haram. To me, this is a major achievement and source of fulfilment.”

Source.

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Graphic Photo: Staff of Delta State University alegedly killed by Fulani herdsmen on his farm in Abraka

A 50-year-old senior staff of Delta State University, Abraka was cruelly killed by alleged Fulani herdsmen on his farm on Friday, March 24/ 2017.

A Member Representing Ethiope East State Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Honourable Evance Ochuko Ivwurie, confirmed the occurrence of the sad incident in a statement released earlier today.

Read the statement below:

"Another of my Constituent, Mr. Sunday Idama, a Senior Staff of the Delta State University, Abraka- Library Department, 50 years with 14 children was brutally murdered by the ravaging Fulani Herdsmen on Friday in his Cassava farmland in Ovre Abraka.

“I have reported to the whole world that I was briefed by my constituents residing across Ethiope East Mainland; towns/villages and Ethiope East Hinterlands; Ovre-Eku/Abraka/Igun of the sighting by some of them of an unspecified Helicopter said to be dropping supplies in the same Ovre-Eku/Abraka axis.

“Since after my receipt of that brief, five of my Constituents namely Mr. Philip Akpine, Mr.Francis Okotie, Mr. Sunday Couple, Mr. Eyabigun Akpovena and Mr. Sunday Idama have all been slaughtered by this mercenaries; Fulani Herdsmen in their farmlands in Ovre-Abraka which is a safe haven, dwelling and business place for thousands of Fulani Herdsmen and their cattle.

“My people are helplessly susceptible, defenceless and vulnerable to this menace. The Herdsmen escapade and atrocities against my exposed constituents includes killing and Kidnapping them, maiming, raping and attacking them.

“It is estimated that we have over 2,000 Fulani Herdsmen and over 10,000 cattle in the various parts of the vast deserts- which many people have christened Ethiope East Sambisa Forest.

“I wish to appeal to the security agencies to visit the "Ethiope East Sambisa Forest" and properly investigate the activities of the criminal elements of the herdsmen and bring them to justice.

Thank you.

Chief (Hon) Evance Ivwurie

Member representing Ethiope East”

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Deaf and dumb Boko Haram suspect apprehended with 8 mobile phones

Nigerian troops claim they have detained a dumb and deaf alleged Boko Haram terrorist who was in control of eight mobile phones.

According to Vanguard, because of his claimed of disability, his name, origin and age could not be determined for now.

Brigadier Sani Usman said: “However, he was found to be in possession of eight functioning mobile telephone handsets, bunch of keys, two passport photographs, two amulet charms and a transistor radio.”

Also, another Boko Haram terrorist, 45-year-old, Makinta Ibrahim, has been apprehended. Makinta was said to be the supplier of petrol and other goods to the rest of the insurgents.

He was arrested at Bay emeritus village in Yobe state.

The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, confirmed the arrest in a statement, on Thursday, said the suspect came from Yaro Grematalti Yunusari Local Government Area, Yobe State.

He said: “Both suspects are being further investigated.”

Usman also said that nine alleged Boko Haram terrorists from Tambashe village, Dikwa Local Government Area, Borno, willingly submitted to troops deployed along Dikwa-Gulumba Gana road.

He said: “While some unscrupulous elements in the society are conniving with remnants of Boko Haram terrorists to continue to commit atrocities, the reality is dawning on the terrorists in the northern part of Borno state.

“Two days ago, nine key Boko Haram terrorists from Tambashe village, Dikwa local government area, voluntarily surrendered to troops deployed along Dikwa-Gulumba Gana road.

“The suspects claimed to be tired of the situation under the Boko Haram terrorists group and willingly offer themselves to troops as a mark of repentance.”

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Video: Boko Haram releases new video, gruesomly killed alleged government spies

Rebel group, Boko Haram has released a new horrific video.

According to Sahara Reporters, the video was released by the Boko Haram faction managed by Abubakar Shekau which featured the execution of some men it claimed were Nigerian government spies that had gained access to the group.

The latest video made by Boko Haram alleged to have been made
by the Abubakar Shekau faction of the insurgents.

The language spoken in the video was Hausa and Arabic, which includes series of footage showing some Islamic priests, world leaders and government officials comprising a footage of President Muhammad Buhari, former US President, Barack Obama, the current US President, Donald Trump, and some other European leaders.

The video also shows the execution of three persons which the extremist group claimed were hired by Nigeria’s Directorate of Military Intelligence to infiltrate the group.

The people were horrifically killed at the end of the 7-minute video.

In the video, Boko Haram also displayed a large reserve of high-grade military weapons including what seemed to be anti-aircraft missiles and bragged that it remains resolute in its course, that the Nigerian Army cannot recapture them again.

Recall that few days ago, two suspected Boko Haram bombers were killed by security agents while bidding to enter Maiduguri, Borno state on Saturday, March 11.

BREAKING: Boko Haram Releases New Video Showing Gruesome Execution Of Government Spies | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/OH3IrDaSAc pic.twitter.com/jw1JNyx6Uv

— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) March 14, 2017

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Two suspected female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri

On Saturday, March 11, 2017, two female suicide bombers allegedly to be females, were shot dead by security operatives in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Body of one of the Bombers

In a statement released by the Police Command, represented by its spokesman revealed that the female bombers were shot when attempting to enter Maiduguri through the Umarari in Molai, close to Damboa road.

The statements says: “On Saturday at about 20:45hrs, two female suspected suicide bombers, of about 18 years of age, attempted to enter Maiduguri through Umarari in Molai General Area which is about 9 Kilometres to the township.

“They were sighted by local vigilantes- the Civilian JTF- and consequently shot dead by security personnel on duty at the area.

“The police Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team was mobilised to the scene to render the unexploded improvised explosive device safe, while normalcy has been restored to the area."

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