borno state news

The Digest: A young woman in Borno State has died by suicide after being forced by her father to marry his friend against her will. According to local sources, the victim, who was deeply distressed and in love with someone else, ended her life on Sunday evening in Gubio Local Government Area...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed Nigerian troops in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA, killing the Commanding Officer of the 202 Battalion, five soldiers, and three Civilian JTF members. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred as troops returned from a successful clearance...

The Digest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has commended the resilience of Banki residents while announcing the resettlement of three communities that resisted displacement by Boko Haram insurgents. During a visit to the border town following recent attacks, Zulum praised locals for their...

The Digest: Two soldiers and a nine-year-old boy were killed during an insurgent attack on a military base and police headquarters in Banki, Borno State. The assault, which occurred on Thursday night, also destroyed three military vehicles before air strikes neutralized 32 militants. Key...

The Digest: Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent Boko Haram attack in Borno State, emphasizing the need for unity and collaboration to tackle insecurity. Atiku mourned the loss of soldiers and civilians, urging Nigerians to rise against terrorism with a renewed...

The Digest: In Borno, police have uncovered an unexploded bomb on farmland in Dikwa LGA. The bomb, identified as a cluster bomb unit, was successfully dismantled by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, ensuring the safety of the community. Key Points: A suspicious bomb was found on a...

The Digest: Heavy rainfall in Maiduguri, Borno State, has led to the collapse of eight buildings and displaced numerous residents. This dramatic display of Nature's Fury highlights the vulnerability of urban areas to climate events, prompting urgent safety responses. According to the Borno...

The Digest: In a decisive aerial assault, Nigerian Air Force jets under Operation Hadin Kai have obliterated key Boko Haram enclaves in the rugged Mandara Mountains along the Cameroon border. The precision strikes on July 6 targeted the terrorist strongholds of Wa Jahode and Loghpere...

According to Daily Post, a tragic bomb explosion claimed four lives and injured several others on Wednesday along the Damboa–Maiduguri road in Borno State. The blast, which occurred around 3:00 pm, targeted a car carrying travellers. Broken Road, Broken Lives is how residents now describe this...

A female suicide bomber detonated an IED at a crowded food joint in Konduga, Borno State, killing 24 and injuring many more. The attack, confirmed by police, has reignited deep fears across a region still scarred by insurgency. A suicide bomber struck Friday night at a busy food spot. 24...

According to Premium Times, a bomb explosion on Friday night killed 11 people and injured many others in front of a local cinema beside the Konduga fish market in Borno State. The tragedy unfolded just hours after the military repelled insurgent attacks in nearby communities. Silent nightfall...

A suspected IED blast at a bus stop in Mairari, Guzamala LGA, Borno, has left at least nine people feared dead and many others injured, mostly displaced returnees. The explosion occurred on Saturday around 11 am in Mairari village. Nine fatalities confirmed by Borno assembly speaker Abdulkarim...