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Army providing cover for herders, IPOB alleges

By Sahel Standard Magazine April 1, 2021 109 0

The Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the military and other security agencies of providing cover for herdsmen allegedly linked to the killings in the South East and South South part of Nigeria. It noted the security agencies’ inability to arrest suspects days after the attacks was a confirmation of its position. In […]Continue Reading

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Army to Test Drivers for #Covid-19 at Maiduguri Entry Points

By Sahel Standard Magazine April 6, 2020 1035 0

The Borno state COVID-19 response team, has directed the Army toscreen and test drivers at three entry points into Maidugurimetropolis. The three entry points at Njimtilo, Muna and Dalori camp; were closedmidnight Tuesday by Governor Babagana Zulum to prevent outbreak spreadof coronavirus into Borno state. The Commissioner of Transport, Hon. Alhaji Abubakar Tijjani and Continue Reading

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Army Moves Lafiya Dole Commander, Others

By Sahel Standard Magazine March 31, 2020 220 0

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Terrorists Launch Fresh Attacks

By Sahel Standard Magazine March 29, 2020 313 0

Suspected terrorists of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)attacked drivers and passengers on Saturday, killing five near Aunovillage in Borno state. Auno, 20 kilometres west of Maiduguri, the state capital, was attackedlast month with loss of many lives and property. Confirming the incident Sunday in Maiduguri, Civilian JTF leader,Babakura Kolo told The Guardian Continue Reading

Troops Decimate Terrorists in Sambisa

By Sahel Standard Magazine January 27, 2020 395 0

Troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation Lafiya Dole, have killedseveral terrorists in the Mainok/Jakana axis and Lambawa Forest ofSambisa in Borno state. The neutralization of insurgents on Sunday; occurred when troopsencountered an ambush during operations in axis alongMaiduguri-Damaturu road. An anonymous military officer attached to the Battalion; disclosedMonday in Continue Reading

Extortion Allegation: Army Vows to Deal with Culprits

By Sahel Standard Magazine January 7, 2020 483 0

The Nigerian Army has reacted to the allegation by Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, that soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed along Maiduguri – Damaturu Road, were extorting commuters, as well as causing them unnecessary hardship. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Army Operations Media Coordinator, stated that the allegation was capable of reversing the gains recorded Continue Reading

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Governor Decries Extortion by Soldiers

By Sahel Standard Magazine January 6, 2020 331 0

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has accused securitypersonnel of Army and Police of alleged extortion of travelers andmotorists who do not have national identity cards. Zulum made the accusation Monday, while traveling along theMaiduguri-Damaturu road; where thousands of travelers and motoristswere stranded at three checkpoints, as security personnel shut Continue Reading