FUNDING NETWORKS OF ISWAP FROM SYRIA- PAKISTAN TO NIGERIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL TERROR FINANCING WEB
OF ISWAP FROM SYRIA- PAKISTAN TO NIGERIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL TERROR FINANCING WEB By: Zagazola Makama The evolution of Boko Haram into the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has raised critical concerns about its financial and logistical...
Boko Haram Faction Led by Bakoura Attacks ISWAP Camps in Abadam, Kills Top Commanders, 31 fighters
Boko Haram Faction Led by Bakoura Attacks ISWAP Camps in Abadam, Kills Top Commanders, 31 fighters By: Zagazola Makama A fierce battle erupted between rival terrorist factions in Borno State on Friday as fighters loyal to the Bakoura-led Jama’atu Ahlis...
Underage Fighters: Child confesses to militant training in Borno
a magazine, displaying an alarming level of proficiency in handling the weapon. In a desperate attempt, ISWAP and Boko Haram are now targeting minors for recruitment and radicalization. The use of child soldiers remains a persistent threat, with...
Police Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Members in Gombe
Police Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Members in Gombe By: Zagazola Makama The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspected Boko Haram members believed to have been involved in the recent attack on Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area...
Scores of Terrorists Killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram Fighters Clash Near Mallam Fatori
Scores of Terrorists Killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram Fighters Clash Near Mallam Fatori By: Zagazola Makama Intense infighting between rival terrorist factions, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Bakoura-led Boko Haram fighters, has resulted...
USAID funding Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman
USAID funding Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman US Congressman, Scott Perry, has said that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, is funding terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. Perry, a Republican...
Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late
initiative is modeled after the Operation Safe Corridor program in the Northeast, which successfully reintegrated former Boko Haram fighters. “The Northwest program seeks to offer a structured exit for individuals involved in banditry,” the statement...
Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late
initiative is modeled after the Operation Safe Corridor program in the Northeast, which successfully reintegrated former Boko Haram fighters. “The Northwest program seeks to offer a structured exit for individuals involved in banditry,” the statement...
Operation Safe Corridors North West Begins in Zamfara
after the Operation Safe Corridor initiative in the North East, which successfully de-radicalized and reintegrated former Boko Haram fighters, the North West program seeks to offer a structured exit for individuals involved in banditry. The initiative...
UN Marks International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
cooperation in countering the menace. Violent extremism has been linked to terrorist groups such as ISIL, Al-Qaida, and Boko Haram, whose activities have led to widespread displacement, destruction, and humanitarian crises. These groups exploit...
Troops Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms in Borno
seven terrorists and recovered ammunition during a raid on an enclave of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram insurgents in Gura Ba, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the...
Boko Haram: Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari
Boko Haram: Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated N30 million to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing...
Gov Zulum’s Community Base Reconciliation DDR, a Model for sustainability
Gov Zulum’s Community Base Reconciliation DDR, a Model for sustainability Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, has witnessed over a decade of conflict that has devastated communities and displaced millions. However, in recent years,...
CSOs, vital partners to tackling Lake Chad’s crises- Chadian governor
to displacement, social upheaval, and widespread humanitarian suffering. “The region has been severely affected by Boko Haram insurgency and climate-induced disasters, resulting in massive displacements, human rights violations, and the destruction of...
Lake Chad: Legal reform key to promoting youths inclusion stabilisation proces
Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Ahmed Jaha, has expressed concern over the plight of widows and orphans affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Jaha (APC – Gwoza/Damboa/Chibok Federal Constituency), said that Borno had about 50,000 widows and orphans...
Ganduje calls for urgent action on recharging Lake Chad Basin
but remained a priority for the future of the region’s environment. “While we focus on the security threats posed by Boko Haram and other groups, we must not forget the importance of recharging Lake Chad,” Ganduje said. He also suggested exploring...
Drug trafficking fuels violent extremism in Chad basin – Stakeholders
violent extremism.” Dr Mairo Amshi, the Yobe Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, noted that Boko Haram insurgents and its affiliates were using proceeds from illicit drug trade to purchase arms and recruit new members. She...
a Resilient Community,” underscored the commitment to peace and security in the region, particularly in areas affected by Boko Haram and other insurgent groups. The meeting was officially opened by Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency Sen. Kashim...
Lake Chad Province Governor canvasses for support against insurgents threats
ongoing 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum meeting in Maiduguri called for robust security measures to combat resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the region. The governor while referring to Chad’s responsibility in securing its borders and territories...
115,000 refugee children face dire humanitarian condition in Cameroon – Official
the importance of a coordinated regional approach to security and reconstruction, lamenting that the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency ravaged infrastructure and livelihoods in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad, and Niger Republics. According to him, the...