BREAKING: Boko Haram Strikes Adamawa Governor Fintiri’s Hometown, Kills 2 Forest Guards, Abducts Another Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly midnight raid on Kirchinga, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Two newly established Forest Guards, Njidda Maradi and Yuguda Abasaryu, were killed, and a third was abducted. Witnesses reported that the attackers had camped near a local burial ground before the assault. Security forces were alerted, but the assailants escaped, highlighting ongoing gaps in protection across conflict-hit Northeast Nigeria. #BokoHaramAttack #AdamawaSecurity #ForestGuards

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Adamawa Governor Fintiri’s Hometown, Kill Two Forest Guards, Abduct One In a deadly overnight assault, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kirchinga, the hometown of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in Madagali Local Government Area. Local sources confirmed that two operatives of the newly established Forest Guards, Njidda Maradi and Yuguda Abasaryu, were shot dead during the attack. Another guard was abducted and taken to an unknown location. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants stormed the village between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, opening fire on the guards before fleeing. Authorities have yet to comment on the incident, while security forces are reportedly on high alert in the area. #AdamawaAttack #BokoHaram #ForestGuards #SecurityAlert

Nigerian Soldiers Accuse Commander of Withholding Operation Allowances Amid Boko Haram Fight Nigerian soldiers deployed in the North-East to fight Boko Haram under Operation Hadin Kai have accused their commander of withholding their operation allowances, SaharaReporters has learned. The affected troops claim that thousands of soldiers, along with personnel from the Mobile Police and NSCDC, have been stranded in the field, facing declining morale as they continue counter-insurgency operations without proper support. The soldiers allege that their allowances, meant to sustain them while deployed, are irregularly paid. Each soldier is entitled to N1,500 per day, amounting to N46,500 per month, but payments have reportedly been skipped since Major General Abubakar took over as Theatre Commander. Operation Hadin Kai spans multiple sectors in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states, where troops face constant threats from insurgents. Soldiers argue that even though the allowance is modest, it is essential for their welfare in the field. Previous complaints to army authorities have reportedly been met with threats rather than solutions. The soldiers have appealed for urgent intervention, warning that continued non-payment could further demoralize troops risking their lives daily. Efforts to get a comment from the Nigerian Army were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. #NigeriaNews #BokoHaram #MilitaryCrisis”

Boko Haram/ISWAP Ambush in Gwoza, Borno State Kills One CJTF Operative as Security Forces Respond A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Hamman Ibrahim, 40, was killed in a suspected ambush by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters along Warave–Bayan Dutse Road in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, on January 5, 2026. The attack occurred during a routine patrol of CJTF members and local hunters in an area that remains volatile despite ongoing counterinsurgency operations. Following the ambush, troops from Operation HADIN KAI, alongside police officers and CJTF members, responded to the scene. Ibrahim was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites. The incident highlights persistent security challenges in southern Borno, where local vigilantes and CJTF members continue to play a crucial role in supporting military operations against insurgent groups. Authorities continue investigations into the ambush to prevent future attacks. #BornoState #CJTF #BokoHaram #ISWAP #NigeriaNews #GwozaAttack #SecurityUpdate #TerrorismInNigeria #NorthernNigeria

Six Nigerian nationals have been placed under US sanctions due to their alleged support for Boko Haram, the State and Treasury Departments announced on Friday. All six, identified as Abdurrahman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan and Surajo Abubakar Muhammad, were convicted of attempting to set up a Boko Haram cell in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Treasury said in a statement. “With this action, the United States joins the UAE in targeting terrorist financing networks of mutual concern,” Under Secretary of the Treasury Brian Nelson said. “Treasury continues to target financial facilitators of terrorist activity worldwide. We welcome multilateral action on this Boko Haram network to ensure that it is not able to move any further funds through the international financial system,” he added. The men were convicted in the UAE of attempting to send $782,000 from Dubai to Boko Haram in Nigeria. Adamu and Muhammad were sentenced to life in prison for violating the emirates' anti-terrorism laws, while Musa, Yusuf, Isa and Alhassan received sentences of 10 years in prison followed by deportation.#bokoharamhistory

Five Soldiers, 58 Civilians Killed In Fresh Borno Attack At least 63 people including five soldiers and 58 civilians — were killed when suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Daral-Jamal community along the Bama-Banki road, Sambisa Forest, on Friday night. The insurgents torched over 20 houses, vehicles, and foodstuffs belonging to recently resettled IDPs. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited the community on Saturday to condole with bereaved families and urged urgent deployment of trained Forest Guards to support the military. Residents said dozens of fighters stormed the town on motorbikes, shooting indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze. The Air Force later claimed it neutralised about 30 terrorists during the gunfight. The attack has renewed concerns over the government’s push to close IDP camps and resettle displaced persons in vulnerable rural areas. 📌 Ref: Channels TV #Borno #Nigeria #BokoHaram #Security #IDPs #BreakingNews

Eight Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Attacks In Borno At least eight people have been killed in renewed Boko Haram attacks across Borno State. Five farmers were murdered on their farmlands in Ngoshe, Gwoza LGA on Saturday morning, while three others were killed later that night in Mussa, Askira/Uba LGA, where houses and shops were also set ablaze. Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume described the killings as “heartbreaking,” calling for more troops, sophisticated weapons, and proactive security measures to protect rural communities. Source: Sahara Reporters #Borno #BokoHaram #Security

Two Boko Haram Commanders, 11 Others Killed In Failed Borno Attack Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed two top Boko Haram commanders and eleven other terrorists in counteroffensives at Bitta and Wulgo communities, Gwoza LGA, Borno State. The commanders, Abu Nazir (Munzir of Juye) and Abu Fatima (Munzir of Koloram), led back-to-back failed attacks on August 21 and 22 but were neutralized by ground and air forces after hours of gun battles. Theater Commander Maj. Gen. Abdulsallam Abubakar confirmed the operation, adding that troops recovered AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and six motorcycles, while several terrorists escaped with injuries. Bitta and Wulgo, resettled after Boko Haram’s 2014 occupation of Gwoza, remain vulnerable due to their proximity to the Mandara Mountains and the Cameroon border where insurgents still hide. #BokoHaram #BornoSecurity #NigeriaMilitary

Four Security Personnel Killed In Borno Boko Haram Attack Four security operatives — a soldier, a mobile police officer, and two Civilian Joint Task Force members — were killed in a Boko Haram ambush on Monday in Dalori Gari, about 12 km from Maiduguri. The victims were providing cover for farmers heading to their fields when the attackers, riding motorcycles and advancing on foot, opened fire. Sources said several farmers, including women and girls, were abducted during the raid, while others sustained injuries while fleeing. Police spokesperson Kenneth Daso confirmed the deaths but noted that the fallen personnel were under Operation Hadin Kai, meaning the military will issue further details. #BokoHaram #Borno #NigeriaSecurity

“I only wanted to survive.” These were the powerful words of Saminu Wakili, once a child fleeing Boko Haram's horror in Borno, now a lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar. Forced to live as an IDP in Cameroon and later in Benin City, Wakili overcame a life of despair, displacement, and uncertainty to become the best graduating Law student at Edo State University. 🙌📚 Alongside four fellow IDPs — David Ayuba, Nathan Ibrahim, Rifkatu Ali, and Peter Isaac — Wakili stood tall in a black robe, proving that determination, support, and faith can turn tragedy into triumph. Special thanks to Pastor Solomon Folorunsho and the Home for the Needy for changing hundreds of lives. This is not just a success story — it’s a symbol of hope for every displaced child in Nigeria and beyond. #IDPtoLawyer #WakiliTheSurvivor #HopeAgainstAllOdds #BokoHaramSurvivor

🛑 “Political Class Behind Boko Haram” – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Alleges Plot to Destabilize Tinubu’s Government In a startling revelation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has accused certain members of Nigeria’s political elite of sponsoring Boko Haram insurgents to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ program, Kalu asserted that terrorism is being used as a political tool to destabilize the current government, similar to tactics employed against previous administrations.   Kalu elaborated that the insecurity plaguing Nigeria is politically induced, driven by individuals seeking to hijack political power. He identified politicians, wealthy businesspeople, and senior civil servants as those fueling Boko Haram, not for financial gain but to gain control.  The senator’s allegations come amid renewed concerns over Boko Haram’s activities, including recent attacks in Borno State. Kalu called for unity and patriotism among Nigerians, urging citizens to prioritize national interest over selfish political agendas.  ⸻ #OrjiUzorKalu #BokoHaram #TinubuAdministration #PoliticalInstability

🎯 Major Blow to Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Eliminates Top Commander Abu Fatima In a significant counterterrorism victory, the Nigerian Army has confirmed the elimination of Amir Abu Fatima, a high-ranking Boko Haram commander, during a precision operation in northern Borno State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of May 30, 2025, targeted insurgent hideouts in the Kukawa area, a known stronghold of terrorist activities near Lake Chad.  According to a statement from the Nigerian Army, the elite 19 Brigade Special Forces, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Hadin Kai, executed a “precision decapitation strike” aimed at neutralizing Abu Fatima, who had been on the military’s most-wanted list due to his involvement in orchestrating multiple high-profile attacks in the Lake Chad Basin. During the operation, Abu Fatima sustained critical gunshot wounds and was captured alive but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.  The operation also led to the neutralization of several of his associates, including bomb-makers and foot soldiers. Recovered items from the scene include AK-47 rifles, loaded magazines, components for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and other military-grade weapons.  This successful mission marks a significant tactical and psychological blow to Boko Haram’s operations in the region, signaling the Nigerian military’s continued commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace to northeastern Nigeria.  #BokoHaram #AbuFatima #NigerianArmy #CounterTerrorism #BornoState

Major Victory for Nigerian Forces: Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader Abu Fatima in Borno According to NigeriaArmy, Special Forces operating under Operation HADIN KAI have dealt a significant blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents by eliminating the notorious commander Amir Abu Fatima and his lieutenants in a precision strike on May 30, 2025, in the Kukawa area of Borno State. The operation, based on credible intelligence, targeted Abu Fatima, who carried a ₦100 million bounty. In a fierce gunfight, Abu Fatima was fatally wounded along with his deputy, explosives experts, and several other terrorists. Nigerian troops recovered a cache of weapons, including AK-47 rifles, explosives, and IED-making materials, while sustaining no casualties. This decisive mission highlights the commitment of Nigeria’s Armed Forces to dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace to the troubled Northeast region. The success of Operation HADIN KAI marks a crucial step in the ongoing fight against insurgency. #OperationHadinKai #NigeriaArmy #BokoHaram