BREAKING: Terrorists Stage Public Eid Prayer in Borno After Maiduguri Bombings

Hundreds of fighters linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP have been spotted gathering openly in the Lake Chad region of Borno State to observe Eid prayers, armed with assault rifles and other sophisticated weapons.

The bold display, captured in widely circulated footage, comes shortly after the Maiduguri bombings—raising fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in Nigeria’s North-East.

The incident highlights the growing confidence of insurgent groups, as they operate in large numbers without fear, signaling ongoing challenges for security forces in the region.

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier Over Leaked Video of Deadly Boko Haram IED Attack in Borno

The Nigerian Army has dismissed Private Mansur Adamu for allegedly leaking video footage from a deadly IED attack by Boko Haram near Gubio, Borno State, which killed at least nine soldiers and injured several others. The blast occurred as troops traveled from Maiduguri, with the rear of the convoy struck by explosives planted by insurgents. The military emphasized that unauthorized disclosures of sensitive operational information are prohibited. The incident involved soldiers from 145 Damasak under 5 Brigade Maiduguri, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

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Lt Colonel Abdulazeez Saidu: Courage That Survived the Battlefield

Lt Colonel Abdulazeez Abdullahi Saidu is a Nigerian Army officer wounded in action in Maiduguri in 2019 while fighting Boko Haram under Operation Lafiya Dole. His injury marked a life-changing moment, bringing pain and a long recovery, but also revealing remarkable resilience.

His story is a reminder that soldiers’ sacrifices do not end on the battlefield. Many return home wounded but unbroken, carrying scars that reflect service and bravery. Lt Colonel Saidu represents Nigerian soldiers who went to war whole and came back changed—proof that heroism lives on in those who survive and continue to stand tall.

Omo! Kebbi Man Kills Wife with Hoe Handle, Flees Before Police Nab Him

Shock in Bayawa Village, Kebbi as 30-year-old Suleman Mamuda allegedly kills his 25-year-old wife, Umaima Maidawa, with a hoe handle during a domestic fight. The man tried to escape but was tracked down by police after locals tipped them off. The case has been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further probe. Police call on everyone to report suspicious activities to keep communities safe.

Dem Don Finish Us!’ Bauchi Traders Cry After Katagum Council Demolishes Shops for ‘Gas Station’ Project

Traders for Azare, Bauchi State don dey lament as dozens of shops for Old Trailer Park along Maiduguri Road were demolished, leaving business owners with heavy losses estimated at ₦100 million.

The Katagum LG Chairman, Yusuf Babayo Zaki, allegedly led the exercise, with police, to clear land for a CNG/gas station, possibly linked to Dangote Group. Residents dey fear safety risks as the site dey near universities, student hostels, and dense communities, warning that any fire go scatter people and property.

Shop owners tried resist, but security dey heavy. People dey call am government failure and conflict of interest, especially as the chairman is said to be related to Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed.

Wahala Don Burst: Boko Haram Demands $300,000 Ransom for Ex-Borno LG Vice Chairman!

Naija, wahala don show again for Borno State! A fresh video has emerged showing Hon. Hassan Biu Miringa, former Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government Area, and another unidentified man, kidnapped by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. In the chilling footage, the abductees pleaded for urgent help, saying their captors demand a whopping $300,000 (about N428 million) for their release.

The victims were reportedly abducted on December 17, 2025, while travelling from Miringa to Maiduguri. One of them said, “Alhamdulillah, we are alive. We are calling on the government and individuals to come to our rescue.”

The video captures their direct appeal to Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur and other prominent figures including Hon. Mukhtar Betara Aliyu, Hon. Sule Ali Rimi, Hon. Yakubu Gambo Kimba, and Alhaji Musa Dogo Biu, urging immediate intervention.

According to reports, Boko Haram and its ISWAP faction continue to terrorize communities in Borno, carrying out abductions, ransom demands, and attacks despite ongoing military operations in the northeast.

The abductees’ families and the people of Borno are now anxiously hoping for a swift rescue as this latest act of terrorism underscores the persistent insecurity in the region.

Wahala don burst oo, Nigerians dey pray say these men go return safely to their families.

BORNO POLICE RECOVER 912 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION

The Borno State Police Command has recorded a major security breakthrough with the recovery of a hidden cache of ammunition in Maiduguri.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, the discovery was made last Sunday when the Divisional Police Officer of Lamisula Division, acting on credible intelligence, led a team of operatives to the Kumshe Jamba Mari area of the metropolis.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was immediately deployed, and the area was secured before the safe recovery of nine hundred and twelve rounds of B32 API ammunition, calibre 7.62 by 51 millimetres.

The recovered ammunition has been secured, while investigations are ongoing to trace its source and intended use, as well as arrest those behind it.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, commended members of the public for providing timely information and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing.

He also urged residents to continue cooperating with the Police by reporting suspicious activities within their communities.

NCC Staff Allege Abuse, Corruption, Irregular Recruitment Under EVC Dr. Aminu Maida, Call for Probe

Some staff members of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have accused Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Aminu Maida of widespread corruption, abuse of power, staff victimisation, and intimidation. Operating under the name Concerned Staff of the NCC, they allege management has refused to promote existing employees citing “no vacancies” while approving the recruitment of over 50 new staff.
The workers further claimed that the introduction of a voluntary redundancy scheme is being used to force out existing employees to create vacancies for preferred candidates, amid alleged board interference and staff intimidation, including involvement of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Sources also allege that Maida frequently travels abroad, particularly to the UK, without handing over responsibilities, leaving oversight to close associates. Staff warned that no individual is above the law and called on the Minister of Communications, anti-corruption agencies, the National Assembly, and the media to investigate irregular recruitment, the redundancy scheme, intimidation practices, and alleged declining service quality at the NCC.

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Borno State Fence Collapse Kills Five, Leaves One Injured in Jere LGA – Victims Evacuated to Maiduguri Hospital

A tragic incident in Bintu Sugar, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, claimed the lives of five residents and left one person injured after a fence collapsed on January 4, 2026, around 8:12 p.m. The victims — Hadiza Mohamed, Adamu Umar, Abdul Malik Usman, Abdullahi Usman, and Salamatu Mohammed Dibal — were residents of Gomari and were evacuated to the State Specialists Hospital in Maiduguri, where they were certified dead.
The sole survivor, 16-year-old Ya’u Labaran, is receiving treatment at the hospital. Police confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fence collapse. The deceased were released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Borno State, located in northeastern Nigeria and sharing borders with Cameroon, Niger, and Chad, has a rich cultural heritage and a history of scholarship. Despite its challenges with insurgency and humanitarian crises, the state remains strategically important for regional trade and security.

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Nine soldiers k!lled as their convoy ran into a landmine in Borno community

No fewer than nine soldiers lost their lives on Monday, January 5, after their convoy hit a landmine and came under fire from terrorists near Bindundul village, some 12 miles from Kareto, an area where Daesh-affiliated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were said to operate freely and often set up checkpoints.

According to two security sources from the Damasak brigade, the terrorists planted a mine that the soldiers stepped on. Unfortunately, about nine soldiers died instantly, while five others were seriously injured.

A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force involved in the rescue operation, Abba Kaka Tuja, added that an armoured vehicle was destroyed when the mine detonated, followed by sporadic gunfire from militants.

The soldiers were traveling from Maiduguri to Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area, when the attack occurred.

Five Children Killed, One Injured in Borno as Fence Collapses in Bulumkutu, Police Launch Investigation

Five children lost their lives and another was injured after a fence collapsed on them in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State, on Sunday evening around 8 pm. The incident involved six children in total.

ASP Nahum Daso, Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, confirmed the tragedy and said the surviving child is receiving medical attention. The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse and are examining whether negligence played a role.

Daso urged residents to maintain proper structural standards and to supervise their children closely. The tragedy follows months after heavy rainfall in Maiduguri caused the collapse of eight buildings, though no casualties were recorded at that time.

The incident has sparked concern about safety standards in the area, highlighting the need for vigilance in construction and child safety.

Exclusive: Nigerian Soldier Who Married Eight Months Ago Killed by Boko Haram Explosives in Borno

Lance Corporal Alhaji Mal Idris Alkali Musa, a Special Forces infantry soldier who married just eight months ago, was among nine Nigerian soldiers killed by Boko Haram explosives in Borno State. The attack occurred near Gubio while soldiers were returning from Maiduguri. Several others were injured in the blast, which was caused by planted improvised explosive devices (IEDs), not a gunmen ambush.

Alkali Musa, born March 3, 1999, joined the Nigerian Army in 2022 and was promoted to Lance Corporal on November 25, 2025. Colleagues described him as disciplined, principled, and a morale booster during deployments. He married Hajiya Mal Idris Alkali Musa on April 11, 2025.

The incident involved soldiers from 145 Damasak under 5 Brigade, and fatalities continued to rise after the initial explosion. Tributes for the fallen soldier hailed him as “a GREAT MAN” whose death has left his comrades devastated.

Topics: Boko Haram Attack, Nigerian Army, Borno State, Special Forces, IED Explosion, Military Casualties, Soldier Tribute.

Boko Haram IED Attack Kills Nine Nigerian Soldiers, Injures Several in Borno State

At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been killed and several others injured in Borno State following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram, SaharaReporters has confirmed. The incident occurred near Gubio as soldiers were returning from Maiduguri and stopping at a camp along the route.

A military source clarified that the explosion, not an ambush, caused the fatalities and serious injuries, with some soldiers suffering severed limbs due to the blast’s force. The affected soldiers belonged to the 145 Damasak unit under the 5th Brigade, Maiduguri.

This attack is part of an ongoing pattern of assaults by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) targeting military formations and patrol routes in northeastern Nigeria using explosives and coordinated attacks. The Nigerian Army has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.

This marks the latest in a series of violent insurgent activities that continue to challenge security efforts in the North-East.

Troops Recover Large Cache of 12.7mm Ammunition War Heads as Sustained Security Operations Continue

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a significant cache of high-calibre ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway general area in Maiduguri.

In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba says the recovery followed a sustained presence and follow-up actions after a recent cordon-and-search operation, conducted on the basis of actionable intelligence with multiple suicide bombers either neutralised or captured in the last week

At about 3:00 p.m. on 2 January 2026, troops received a distress call reporting the discovery of suspicious metallic objects inside a drainage channel in the Bulumkutu Railway area, upon their response a 1,270 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition warheads, some live 12.7mm round, as well as power banks concealed inside the drainage were recovered.

No casualties or unusual incidents were recorded during the operation. The general security situation remains calm and vigilance is being maintained in view of the unpredictable nature of the threat environment.

HQ OPHK once again urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious items or movements to security agencies, as collective responsibility remains key to sustaining peace and security in the North East.

Nigerian Military Arrests Shariff Umar, Alleged Mastermind of North-East Suicide Bombings Including Deadly Maiduguri Mosque Attack

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, identified as the key coordinator of a suicide bombing network responsible for multiple attacks and attempted attacks across Nigeria’s North-East region, including the Maiduguri mosque bombing. The arrest followed intelligence-driven cordon-and-search operations carried out in the Kalmari area of Maiduguri on December 31, 2025.

According to a military statement, 14 suspects linked to suicide bombing activities were apprehended during the operation. Investigations revealed that Umar played a central role in recruiting, preparing, and deploying suicide bombers, as well as coordinating logistics and supplying improvised explosive device (IED) components. A detained suspect, Ibrahim Muhammad, reportedly identified Umar as the ringleader of the terror cell.

The military said Umar directly coordinated the December 24, 2025, suicide bombing at the Gamboru Market Mosque, where the attacker detonated a suicide vest and died. He was also linked to a foiled suicide bombing attempt in Damaturu, having allegedly handed over IED materials to the intended bomber in Maiduguri. Further investigations implicated Umar’s wife, Yagana Modu, while his stepdaughter confirmed seeing the suspected bomber at their residence prior to the attack.

The Nigerian Army said all suspects remain in custody and are undergoing intensive interrogation to dismantle the network, uncover additional collaborators, and recover remaining explosives. The military emphasised the importance of community cooperation, noting that terrorist networks often survive by hiding within civilian populations, and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.

Nigerian Military's OPHK Identifies Shariff Umar as Key Suspected Coordinator of Suicide Bombing Network in the North East, Calls for Public Cooperation

Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by identifying Shariff Umar as the primary coordinator behind suicide bombing operations linked to recent attacks and attempted strikes in the North East region.

According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani, the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, this development stemmed from intelligence-driven cordon-and-search operations carried out in the Kalmari area of Maiduguri on December 31, 2025. During these operations, 14 individuals suspected of involvement in suicide bombing activities were apprehended.

In the course of the investigation, a detained suspected suicide bomber, Ibrahim Muhammad, clearly identified Shariff Umar (also known as "Yusuf") as the mastermind and leader of the terrorist network.

Further probes uncovered that Shariff Umar orchestrated the suicide bombing at the Gamboru Market Mosque on December 24, 2025, where his associate, Adamu (now deceased), detonated an explosive vest. He was also pinpointed as the organizer of a thwarted suicide bombing plot in Damaturu, having personally delivered IED components to the bomber in Maiduguri.

Additional connections in the network were uncovered, including the role of Shariff Umar's wife, Yagana Modu, and corroboration from his step daughter, Amina, who confessed to having seen the suspected bomber at their home previously.

These revelations have bolstered the investigation and highlighted the use of household and community-based hiding tactics by terrorist enablers.

The public is therefore encouraged to stay alert and promptly report any suspicious individuals, activities, or movements to security forces.

Building trust and collaboration between the military and local communities is crucial for eradicating terrorism and achieving enduring peace in the region.

“I Was Paid ₦100,000 to Bomb Worshippers in Maiduguri” — Arrested Boko Haram Member Confesses to Gamboru Market Mosque Attack

An arrested Boko Haram member, Ibrahim Mohammed, has confessed to being paid up to ₦100,000 to carry out suicide bombing attacks on worshippers in Maiduguri. He admitted involvement in the December 24 attack at Gamboru Market Mosque, which killed five people and injured 32 others. According to his confession, the attack was planned by Boko Haram commanders operating between Adamawa State and the Mandara Mountains, with explosives planted inside the mosque and detonated during Maghrib prayers. Mohammed revealed that suicide bombings are paid missions within the terror group and that multiple coordinated attacks were planned across the North-East. He was arrested in Damaturu, Yobe State, by local hunters working with Operation Hadin Kai, after his suspicious behaviour raised alarm.

Yobe Arrested Suspect Confesses to Maiduguri Mosque Bombing, Says Boko Haram Sent Him to Spy on Soldiers and Vigilantes

A suspect arrested in Damaturu, Yobe State, identified as Ibrahim Muhammed, has allegedly confessed to his role in the deadly mosque bombing in Maiduguri, Borno State, that killed five worshippers and injured more than 30 others. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the suspect claimed he and other Boko Haram members planted explosive devices at a mosque near the Kalumari area of Maiduguri, acting on orders from group leaders identified as Adam and Abubakar operating around the Beki-Duse and Mubi axis of Adamawa State. Ibrahim said he was sent to Damaturu on a reconnaissance mission to spy on soldiers and local vigilantes before being apprehended by residents and a vigilante group. He further alleged that another explosive device was left behind in the Tashan Joni area of Maiduguri, heightening security concerns. Police confirmed that the December 24, 2025 explosion at Al-Adum Juma’at Mosque within Gamboru Market was likely a suicide attack, with fragments of a suicide vest recovered at the scene. Investigations and security operations in the area are ongoing.

Nigerian Army Arrests Two Suspected Suicide Bombers Linked to Deadly Borno Mosque Attack, Disrupts Boko Haram Logistics Network

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly arrested two suspected suicide bombers linked to the December 24, 2025, bombing at the Gamboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State. One suspect was intercepted at the Banki Central Mosque with primed IED materials during intelligence-led patrols, while another was arrested in Damaturu, Yobe State, and repatriated to Maiduguri for interrogation. Investigations revealed that the attack was part of coordinated plans by Boko Haram factions, including JAS, Ansaru, and JNIM, to carry out multiple suicide and IED attacks across the North-East. The mosque bombing killed five worshippers and injured 32 others. Following the attack, military authorities intensified hunter-killer and pre-emptive operations, leading to further arrests, recovery of explosives, and the interception of urea fertilizer used for IED production. The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and strengthening security around places of worship and markets in the region.

Tragic Gombe Motor Accident Kills 7 Wedding Travelers Along Damaturu–Maiduguri Highway, Victims’ Names Released

Seven residents of Lawanti village in Akko LGA, Gombe State, tragically died in a motor accident on December 27, 2025, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway while traveling to a wedding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The victims were identified as Gambo Abbo (35), Umalkhairi (18), Rabiu Abubakar (28), Fatuma Hassan (28), Amal Abubakar (3), Adamu Bello (4), and Zara’u Alhaji (27). Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families, including those of local leaders who lost relatives in the crash. The accident has left the Lawanti community in mourning, renewing concerns over road safety on major highways in the region.