The Nigerian military has launched a nationwide manhunt for eight individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of seventeen soldiers in Delta State earlier this month. The soldiers were reportedly ambushed on 14th March while responding to a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities. This deadly attack sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting a search operation alongside efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. Yesterday, the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, released a statement identifying the eight suspects...

Two commanders of the Boko Haram faction of Bakoura Buduma surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, on 25th March, 2024. The surrendered individuals, Ibrahim Muhammed and Auwal Muhammed, also known as “Wanka,” were identified as active commanders operating in the Lake Chad islands. Officials believe their decision to defect stems from mounting pressure from ongoing military operations by the MNJTF. “This breakthrough is attributed to the intensified kinetic and non-kinetic operations targeting terrorist...

Invited Over Continued Advocacy for Negotiations with Bandits The Nigerian government has ignited controversy by inviting prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for questioning regarding his recent comments on banditry. The news, announced by Information Minister Mohammed Idris at a press conference on Monday, comes amid heightened tensions over the ongoing kidnappings and violence plaguing northern Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi has been a central figure in the debate surrounding banditry. Known for his outreach efforts towards...