Boko Haram: US Secretary Of State, John Kerry, To Visit Nigeria Next Week

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Nigeria and Saudi Arabia next week to discuss regional issues, the State Department announced Thursday.
Kerry will first go to Nigeria and meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the threat of terror group Boko Haram, spokesman John Kirby said.
Boko Haram, the group responsible for the kidnapping of nearly 300 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014, has killed at least 20,000 people in its 7-year uprising against the Nigerian government.
It surpassed Islamic State in 2014 to become the world’s deadliest terrorist group, according to the 2015 Global Terrorism Index, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Kerry and Buhari also will discuss Nigeria’s economy and human rights issues.
Secretary Kerry then will travel on to Saudi Arabia where he will meet with Saudi and other Gulf state leaders to discuss the ongoing conflict in Yemen, Kirby said.
VOA’s Steve Herman contributed to this report.

Chibok Girls: BBOG Members Plan Several Marches To The Presidency

A statement released today by the advocacy group for the missing Chibok girls, Bring Back Our Girls, states that the group will from Monday August 22nd commence actions that will compel the Federal government and international community to take decisive measures towards the rescue of the kidnapped Chibok school girls.
According to the statement, they will be marching to the presidency and also engage in media interactions and others.
We hereby announce our decision to embark on a series of activities to compel decisive action from our government and the global community. Activities will commence on Monday, 22nd August 2016. They will include several marches to the Presidency, media interactions, and engagements with critical stakeholders such as Governments, International Organizations, Statesmen and Influencers.
Critical areas to be covered during this period of engagement are our‪ #‎ChibokGirls‬, the humanitarian crisis in the North East, corruption in the disbursement of relief materials to IDPs, and the arms deal saga. We call on all citizens, within Nigeria and across the world, to join us on these engagements.
 
Signed: For #BringBackOurGirls AISHA YESUFU OBY EZEKWESILI

SAD!! Two Chinese Abducted By Unknown Gunmen In Nasarawa

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The Nasarawa state police command says two Chinese attached to West African Polaris Investment have been kidnapped in Agada village, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer Ismail Noman disclosed on Saturday in Lafia that, XJieng AI Jung, 50 and Wenso Ping, 45, were ambushed by unknown gunmen at about 2.28p.m. on the their way to Abuja.
He said that although the gunmen, wielding sophisticated weapons, were still at large, the police had begun investigation to track them.

According to him, security operatives in collaboration with vigilante groups, local hunters and community leaders have also been involved in the search of the victims.
He said security operatives had been deployed in to the forests and bush around the area to arrest the suspects and rescue the victims.

“The Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Bello, has directed that the search operation team should do everything possible to ensure that the victims are rescued,’’ he said.

Buratai Charges Army To Remain Focused Saying The End Of Boko Haram Is Near (Read More)

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has charged every Combat Unit in the Nigerian Army to remain focused “until insurgency in the North-East is crushed”.
Buratai gave the charge on Wednesday while declaring close, the three-day “Combat Support Arms Training Week 2016″, held at Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri.

He also charged the units to explore the best ways of carrying out their roles by emphasising synergy so as to maximise scarce resources.

Buratai noted that the battle against insurgency in the North-East had thrown up a lot of challenges, but expressed satisfaction that the efforts were yielding positive results.

“We should not rest on oars until the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations are brought to a conclusive end and peace restored to the region and entire country,” he said.

He described the theme of the training, “Countering Assymetric Warfare in the 21st Century: The role of the Combat Support Arms”, as apt, pointing out that it was in line with his vision for a professionally trained army for effective discharge of its constitutional roles.

NAN reports that the army chief had earlier paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Borno elder statesman, Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno, as well as the Shehu of Borno.

Buratai was received by the Chairman, Borno Elders Forum, Alhaji Mali Gubio, at late Monguno’s house. (NAN)

Avengers, Boko Haram: Germany To Send Military Hardware To Nigeria

The German Government on Monday confirmed that it would commence supply of military hardware to support Nigeria’s effort to address security challenges in the Northeast and Niger Delta, before the end of 2016.
The Permanent Secretary, German Foreign Office, Mr. Markus Elderer, said this in a chat with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of the defence session of the Nigeria-Germany Bi-National Commission meeting in Abuja.
He said the decision to support Nigerian security forces in their counter-insurgency operations was the German government’s response to a request made by President Muhammadu Buhari at the last G-7 summit hosted by the European nation.
Elderer said the equipment to be supplied to Nigeria are ground surveillance equipment, anti-mine equipment and gun boats, among others.

Army Explains Why It Attacked Protesting MASSOB And IPOB Members

The Nigerian Army has explained that its troops, alongside other security agencies, invoked the extant Rules of Engagement by acting in self-defence as well as in defence of lives and property when it shot dead about five members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, and Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday.
The pro-Biafra activists were killed as they marched to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the defunct Biafra Republic by late leader of the old Eastern region, Odumegwu Ojukwu, but the Army claimed that the MASSOB and IPOB members launched an attack on peace loving populace as well as security agencies while marking the first anniversary of the democratically elected government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
This was contained in a statement signed by Colonel HA Gambo, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu, which stressed that the major objective of the security agency was to ensure peace, security and stability.
Claiming that members of MASSOB and IPOB attacked security agencies with a variety of firearms, crude weapons, volatile cocktails such as acid and dynamites, it pointed out that eight other members of the separatist organisations were wounded while nine were arrested for due legal actions.
The statement reads, “The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to the unwarranted attack that was launched by combined members of the Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) against the peace loving populace as well as security agencies at about 0415 hours on 30 May 2016.
“This attack was purported to have been orchestrated in order to mar the first anniversary of the present democratic government as part of the activities earmarked to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Biafra.
“Due to the wide spread panic, tension and apprehension that generated from the activities of the MASSOB and IPOB members, security agencies which comprised of detachment of Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police, Department of State Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency were compelled to intervene in consonance with constitutional provisions of aid to civil authority where and when such occasion demands. The over arching imperative to ensure a reign of peace, security and stability in this circumstance was most starring.
“However, the MASSOB/IPOB members who had earlier assembled at a school location on Ataa Road near Saint Edmunds’ Catholic Parish Maryland Nkpor-Agu in Anambra State resorted to fierce attack against the intervening security agencies that were carrying out their legitimate mandate.
“The nature of this attack involved brazen employment of various types of fire arms and all sorts of crude weapons, volatile cocktail such as acid and dynamites.
“Instructively, troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army as the lead agency of the security agencies had to invoke the extant Rules of Engagement (ROE) to resort to self defence, protection of the strategic Niger Bridge, prevent re-enforcement of the pro-Biafra members apparently surging ahead from the far side of the strategic Niger Bridge at Onitsha. All these efforts were in order to de-escalate the palpable tension as well as ward off the apparent threats to lives and property in the general area.
“In the aftermath of the fire fight that ensued, many of own troops sustained varying degrees of injury.
These injured troops are currently receiving treatment at own medical centre. Similarly, 5 members of MASSOB/IPOB were killed, 8 wounded while 9 were arrested for due legal actions.
The statement said the unfortunate incident notwithstanding, “the 82 Division Nigerian Army wishes to assure all of its professional commitment to the protection of lives and property of the good people of Anambra State and indeed across its entire Area of Responsibility in tandem with the recent directive of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Chief of Defence Staff to the Chief of Army Staff to avert occurrences of such unwarranted and uncivilized attacks against the good and law abiding people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

See Photos Of Boko Haram’s s*x Enhancing Drugs Seized By Army & Their 2 Members Killed

Following information of suspected Boko Haram elements crossing point across Maiduguri-Bulabulin-Damboa road, troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion, both of 25 Task Force Brigade, staged a deliberate ambush against the terrorists logistics elements on motorcycles and bicycles crossing from Sambisa forest to Alagarno general area around Nyaleri yesterday night.
During the operation, the troops killed 2 Boko Haram terrorists, wounded several others and recovered some arms, ammunitions and other items.
Specifically, they recovered 1 AK-47 Assault rifle, with registration number 27875, 1 hand grenade, 4 AK-47 magazines loaded with ammunition, assorted food items, s*x enhancing drugs, such Viagra, foot wears and bathroom slippers.
Others include 3 motorcycles, 10 bicycles, tool kits and assorted clothing, 5 rechargeable lamps and 5 litres of Kerosene. As well as military uniforms, amongst other things.
From all indications, the terrorists attempted to resupply and sell the items to other terrorists hibernating elsewhere after being displaced from parts of Sambisa forest.
The troops have continued with the clearance and rescue operations while others are maintaining blocking positions.
Thank you for your kind and usual cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

OMG!!! Militants Blow Up Another Pipeline In Delta

Barely two weeks after blowing up a platform in Delta state, some Niger Delta militants blew up a section of the Escravos gas trunkline behind salvation city, near Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri South West local government area of Delta state this morning at about 9am.

Come Out Of Sambisa, Buhari’s Wife Dares Boko Haram

Wife of the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has challenged the Boko Haram insurgents to come out of their stronghold – Sambisa forest.
This is coming on the heels of the visit of rescued 19-year-old Chibok girl, Amina Ali Nkeki’s visit to the presidential villa on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
Amina was rescued around Mbalala village in Borno state, with her baby and supposed husband.
Mrs Buhari said: “I am appealing to all of you there to show up because we love you. The freedom of Amina further reinforced our hope and conviction that God will make the effort of Mr President a success in the complete recovery of the abductees.”
President Muhammadu Buhari also announced that the Federal Government will take responsibility for Amina’s education.

Muslims Praying For Allah To Destroy Buhari's Government (Video)

Another video we found online
Very shocking

Angry Nigerian Muslims Praying For Allah To Destroy Buhari's Government

https://youtu.be/faMwsDlNUcQ

 

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Troops Intercept Maiduguri Bomber (Graphic Photos)

The troops of 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with the ever dedicated Civilian JTF maintaining security and vigilance averted yet another attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to unleash suicide bomber into the peaceful community of Sulaimanti, outskirts of Maiduguri city early today morning.
The terrorist carrying Improvised Explosive Device (IED), attempted to attack worshippers at Sulaimanti mosque during early morning prayer.

 

He was however prevented from gaining access to the mosque. Unfortunately, 5 civilians sustained injuries during the failed attempt.
A team of Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) have successfully detonated the remaining IEDs and combed the area.
The injured had since been evacuated to the hospital while troops and security agents have intensified patrol within the general area.

 

The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has also visited the community shortly after the incident.
He commiserate with them and reminded them of their civic responsibility to arrest or report suspected persons who usually reconnoitre their domain before carrying out suicide attacks and reassure them of the military and security agencies’ commitment to their safety and security.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations