JTF kills 5 suspected terrorists, destroys bomb factory in Kaduna

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The Nigerian army said soldiers killed five “suspected terrorists” and destroyed a bomb making factory on Thursday in the northern city of Kaduna where the Islamist sect Boko Haram is active.


Kaduna, in the mainly Muslim north, has been the target of several attacks by Boko Haram since the group’s low-level insurgency intensified over two years ago.

“On the approach to the factory, some suspected terrorists opened fire and also threw already primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) at the troops,” Kaduna Army spokesman Sani Kukasheka Usman said in a statement.

“The exchange of fire that ensued resulted in the death of five terrorists, while two that sustained various degrees of injuries are being treated.”

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Insecurity is the reason for slow development in the North – Governor Aliyu

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Niger State Governor, Mr. Babangida Aliyu has attributed the slow pace of development in the Northern part of the country to the Boko Haram activities.

The Governor made this observation at his residence in Minna, Niger State capital during an interactive session with some selected journalists.

According to Aliyu who doubles as Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF), the Boko Haram activities in the region had discouraged investors from investing in the region for fear of losing their investments to continuous crisis.

Aliyu said: “I am not satisfied with the slow pace of development in the Northern region, but under my leadership as chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum, we have given the region good leadership.

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Boko Haram: FG tightens up security in Airports

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The Federal Government has beefed up security in and around all Airports in the country for fear of possible attack by the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

However, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) has confirmed that there was no security threats at Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport during this Yuletide.

Army spokesman, Brigadier General Mobolaji Koleoso noted that all security agencies have been put on 24-hour surveillance across all functional airports in the country.

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FG uncovers plot by Boko Haram to attack 9 states, Abuja

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The Federal Government has uncovered plans by the dreaded Islamic group Boko Haram, to attack some parts of the country including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Security watch  gathered on Sunday that the sect had planned to wreak wanton havoc in states to include Borno, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Kogi, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe, Adamawa, Niger and Abuja, during the the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

It was revealed that the multiple attacks which may be in coordinated form may begin on December 24 (today). The spots being aimed are worship centres, recreational centres, hotels, military and

paramilitary facilities, police stations, telecommunications installations, among others.

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I Don’t Have Anything to Do With Members of Boko Haram – Buhari

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Former presidential candidate of the Congress for Political Change (CPC), General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), has restated that he does not have anything to do with members of the violent Boko Haram sect.
In addition, he said that the “biggest” Boko Haram in Nigeria is the Federal Government itself.

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JTF Foils IED Attack In Maiduguri

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The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri this morning foiled an attempted attack on one of its vehicles.

The incident occurred in the Costain area where suspected Boko Haram operatives planted a remote controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the road.  The target was a JTF Toyota Hilux vehicle.

A statement by JTF spokesman, Lt. Colonel Sagir Musa said nobody was killed or wounded.

Source: Sahara Reporters

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BREAKING NEWS: Catholic church at Malili, kaduna Bombed. (Exclusive Photos of the incident included)

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Just after a peaceful Sallah celebration, Nigeria has witnessed, yet another bomb attck. The bombing suspected to come from  the Boko haram sect, hit the St. Rita's Catholic Church in  Ungwar Yero  area of Kaduna metropolis. The attack which seriously injured the Reverend father in the church occurred around 8:45 AM during the morning mass.




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US Christian Group Calls For Probe In Boko Haram Weapons Supply, Funding

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Some US-based Nigerians are calling for a national and international probe that will uncover the sources of funding of Boko Haram, especially regarding how the terrorist group gets its deadly arms and weapons, Empowered Newswire reports.

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Zaria becomes a haven for terrorists

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Militants from Boko Haram are under suspicion for the killing of a motorcycle police officer in Zaria, Kaduna State, yesterday.

 A source told Sahara Reporters that the incident happened around the Kwangila area, a congested area outside Zaria city.

 He said there have been constant killings in Zaria believed to be carried out by members of Boko Haram, and as well intimidation of community leaders.

 A man buying and selling foreign currency was also shot to death on Wednesday night, the source said.

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Gunmen Kill Soldier, Four Others in Maiduguri

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A member of the Joint Task Force (JTF) was Monday killed in an explosion in Maiduguri that left four others seriously injured.

It was learnt that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was targeted at the task force patrol vehicle by suspected members of the Boko Haram exploded along the popular Lagos Street in the city, causing panic among residents of the town.

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VIDEO: Boko Haram Claims ‘Abu Qaqa’ Still Alive; Sect Plans To Attack Wives Of Nigerian Officials

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Leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, said in a YouTube message today that the sect’s spokesman, Abu Qaqa, is still alive.

In a short video in Hausa language, Shekau claimed that 10 wives of Boko Haram members are currently being detained by Nigerian officials, an action he described as “demeaning,” and threatened a round of reprisals on wives of government officials.

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Boko Haram leader warns over anti-Islam movie

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The suspected leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram sect, has issued a threat in a YouTube video over a US-made anti-Islam film that has sparked widespread protests in the Muslim world.
“First, insults against the prophet, evil plots against him, making blasphemous movies against him, all these will do no harm to Islam,” Abubakar Shekau says in the video which appears to have been posted on Sunday.
“Anybody plotting this will surely pay for it. Everybody knows what this statement entails. Everybody should wait and see what we will do regarding this,” he adds in the Hausa language spoken in Nigeria’s mainly Muslim north.


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Over 40 Boko Haram suspects, surrender to JTF

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Last night, over 40 suspected terrorists allegedly of the Boko Haram stock have surrendered themselves to Joint Task Force (JTF) in Mubi, Adamawa State.

The town has been under a curfew, and a military house-to-house search since last week.

The source further informed us that about 100 different types of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), sophisticated weapons and other pieces of evidence have been discovered in the ongoing military exercise.

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PUNCH: We’re Winning War against Boko Haram -Jonathan

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 President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed optimism that the acts of terrorism being perpetrated by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, which has killed over 1,400 people in the North since 2010, will soon be over.

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Gunmen Kill Two Police Guards At Home Of Former Secretary To The Nigerian Government In Bauchi

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Unidentified gunmen invaded the home of Aminu Saleh, former secretary to the Nigerian government, killing two police guards at the Azare, Bauchi state home used by the ex-official to receive visitors.

Sources said the attack might be linked to efforts by Mr. Saleh to bring together Muslim clerics and elders led by Dahiru Bauchi who have stated they are involved in a dialogue with Boko Haram.

The Boko Haram sect reportedly opposes dialogue with the Nigerian government on its behalf.

Mr. Saleh was at home at the time of the attack but was unharmed.

Last week, still unidentified gunmen shot and killed the former comptroller of prisons in the same city. Mr. Ibrahim Katagum died in hospital 24 hours after he was shot in the leg and stomach.

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