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Deadly Bombings Reported In Nigerian City Where Boko Haram Was Founded – NY Times

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At least three bombings attributed to Boko Haram extremists have killed scores of people in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, Nigerian news media reported on Monday.

Reports said the bombs all detonated within minutes of each other on Sunday evening, including one planted in a mosque. At least one other blew up in an area where people gather to watch soccer games, according to accounts on Nigerian news sites.

The accounts quoted Sani Usman, a spokesman for the Nigerian Army, as saying that the attacks signaled a “high level of desperation on the part of the Boko Haram terrorists.”

An estimated 54 people were killed and at least 90 wounded, the accounts quoted emergency officials as saying. If confirmed, the bombings would amount to one of the deadliest attacks by Boko Haram against civilians in months.

Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, is the epicenter of a protracted insurgency by Boko Haram, which was founded in that city more than a decade ago.

Marauding, kidnapping and pillaging by Boko Haram fighters has uprooted entire villages in Nigeria and more recently in neighboring Chad, Niger and Cameroon. Last week Unicef said the displaced population included at least 1.4 million children.

Amnesty International has estimated that Boko Haram violence has left at least 17,000 people dead since 2009, when the insurgency began.

Boko Haram and regional leaders have been engaged in intensifying propaganda exchanges over the group’s strength.

Nigeria’s new president, Muhammadu Buhari, asserted recently that military forces had gained the advantage against Boko Haram, recaptured territory and fractured its leadership. Last month Chad’s president, Idriss Déby, said Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, had been replaced, and Mr. Déby predicted the group would be vanquished by year’s end.

Over the weekend, an audio message said to have been recorded by Mr. Shekau sought to refute the assertions. “They are actually the ones whom we have driven away,” the voice said. “They are all liars.”

The authenticity of the message, distributed by jihadist websites, could not be verified.

Source: NY Times

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Shocking Bandit Attack in Gusau: Taj Bank Manager Kidnapped

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Taj Bank Manager Kidnapped in Zamfara

In a shocking turn of events, Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, became the scene of a brazen bandit attack targeting none other than the manager of the Gusau branch of Taj Bank, Mallam Mansur Kaura. This incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about security in the region.

The Bandit Invasion

Under the cover of darkness, a gang of bandits launched a daring raid in the early hours of Tuesday, catching residents and security forces off guard. Reports from STEADY GIST indicate that the bandits struck Mallam Mansur Kaura’s residence around 12:30 am, forcibly abducting him.

Sophisticated Tactics Unleashed

Witnesses recount a harrowing scene as the bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, unleashed chaos in the neighborhood. Their sporadic gunfire sent fear rippling through the area, forcing residents to seek shelter and security forces to scramble in response.

Terrifying Rampage

The bandits’ reign of terror did not end with the abduction. They brazenly roamed through various areas within Gusau, instilling fear and chaos in places like Mareri, Damba, Tsauni, and Samaru. This calculated display of violence underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures in the state capital.

Official Silence Raises Concerns

Despite the gravity of the situation, security authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the bandit attack. This silence has left residents and stakeholders uneasy, as they await updates and reassurances regarding the safety and security of the community.

Conclusion: A Call for Vigilance and Action

The recent bandit attack in Gusau serves as a stark reminder of the persistent security challenges facing Zamfara State. It highlights the need for proactive measures to bolster security infrastructure, improve intelligence gathering, and enhance collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the community.

As investigations unfold and efforts to secure Mallam Mansur Kaura intensify, it is imperative for all stakeholders to remain vigilant and united in the quest for a safer, more secure environment for all residents of Gusau and beyond.

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Reports indicate that a Zamfara mosque was attacked by bandits, resulting in the disappearance of over 30 worshippers.

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Reports indicate that over 30 worshippers were abducted from a mosque in Tsafe town, the administrative center of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State.

The headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State witnessed a distressing event as no fewer than 30 worshippers were reportedly abducted from a mosque.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning when terrorists invaded the mosque during morning prayers. Witnesses reported that the assailants, known for terrorizing the area, entered the mosque and indiscriminately fired sophisticated weapons before abducting the victims into the forest.

Despite attempts by STEADY GIST to contact the state police command, efforts proved futile as the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar, did not respond to calls at the time of reporting.

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Boko Haram Attack Adamawa Village, Destroy Houses, Loot shops

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Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a village in Adamawa, burning down a number of houses and looting several shops.

The incident occurred in Kirchinga, Madagali Local Government Area of northern Adamawa, Monday evening.

Local sources said that the insurgents got to Kirchinga in pickup vans and motorcycles about 4:00pm on Monday and carried out their destructive acts.

The sources, however, commended soldiers who they said responded early enough to repel them.

Commander of the troops in Madagali, Col. U.S Abdulsalam, confirmed the attack, saying, “Yes, there was an attack but it was repelled successfully.”

Until the Boko Haram insurgents turned against Garkida in Gombi Local Government Area in February, Madagali and neighboring Michika were- the two LGAs that the insurgents had been attacking in Adamawa State.

In most of these attacks, the insurgents had reportedly broken into shops to steal food items and drugs.

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A Community In Delta State bans the Sale and Consumption of Beef Over Herdsmen Killing

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A Community in Delta State Has bans the sale and consumption of beef Because of herdsmen killing

A community in Delta State, Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North government area, has banned the sale and consumption of beef a few days after suspected herdsmen killed ten farmers.

Delta State Commissioner for Education, Professor Patrick Muoboghare, who is additionally from Uwheru, disclosed this on Saturday Washington’s Birthday. He said it had been an easy solution to herdsmen attack within the community and a choice which will force herdsmen to vacate the dominion.

He also revealed that the community leaders resolved to bury the late victims of the attack and also train the youngsters of these killed from grade school to college level.

Muoboghare said;

“The entire people of the Uwheru community appreciate and thank the Governor for his timely intervention in preventing the blood bath that might have happened except for the governor’s intervention because the military came prepared.”

Chairman of Agadama community, Sunday Iniovogoma who also confirmed the ban on sale and consumption of beef after the meeting with the Paramount Ruler of Uwheru Kingdom, HRM Odio R’Ode, Agbaivwe III said;

“Such an individual will equally be banished from the communities or made to pay a specific amount as fine counting on the gravity of the offense.”

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