Nigerian military, air, and ground forces conducted security operations around the outskirts of Maiduguri on Oct 16. The loud sound of Nigerian Military gunfire and artillery projectile launch was heard on Saturday night in Maiduguri the capital of Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. HumAngle understands that a security incident was reported to have occurred at the…
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By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor
The orgy of violence witnessed last week in Nigeria and its attendant deaths were such that increased tension across the land.
At the last count, no fewer than 98 people, including security agents, lost their lives at the hands of Boko Haram, kidnappers, bandits, arsonists and herdsmen in the last seven days. Concerned by the situation, Col Samuel Agbede, retd, in this interview, says government must stop being partisan on security matter s, saying a summit of statesmen should be convened urgently to deliberate on way forward. The retired army officer also examines the role of the military, saying the issue is now beyond what kinetic action alone can address.
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18 killed, 43 injured, 50 missing as Boko Haram attacks military base in Borno
Many soldiers are feared dead as Boko Haram attacks military base in Borno days after Geidam town in Yobe came under attack. 3 min read
At least one Nigerian army officer and 17 soldiers died in battle on Sunday after their base came under sudden but vicious attack by Boko Haram terrorists, military insiders familiar with the matter have told PREMIUM TIMES.
The army
confirmed the attack on Monday but said only one officer and six soldiers were killed. The army also said its officials, including reinforcements, successfully repelled the attack.