Boko Haram recruits kidnapped children after losing fighters—Presidency

On Wednesday, Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, unveiled Boko Haram’s recruitment techniques for children. Bwala revealed that when Boko Haram starts losing members, they invade villages and kidnap children to recruit. On Channels Television’s Politics Today, Bwala stated: “When Boko Haram begins to lose members, they go to villages, carry … Read more

Seven accused Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were captured while returning from Hajj

Seven accused commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, were seized at Katsina Airport after returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Federal Government lauded the arrests as a significant victory for Nigeria’s integrated digital identification and security verification system. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the … Read more

Boko Haram sets schools ablaze in Chibok

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants reportedly set fire to schools in Borno State, including primary and secondary schools. The incident took place at Kautikari village, Chibok local government region of the state. The development comes just a few weeks after students from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba were kidnapped for nearly a month … Read more

Anglican ladies urge Nigerian government to take effective measures to protect pupils and communities from terrorists

Boko Haram and other terrorist organisations have threatened to attack Nigerian towns and schools, thus the federal government has been urged to take precautions. The 15th Biennial Mother’s Union Conference of the Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Umuahia, Anglican Communion, which took place at Ubakala, Umuahia, provided the guidance. Terrorists have been attacking communities and … Read more